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Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684

Also Known As

  • Echinacea 'Virgin'
  • Virgin Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684 plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 20 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We have truly been impressed with this floriferous selection of white cone flower from Piet Oudolf. It boasts a succession of the longest lasting blooms, each displaying a double row of white petals surrounding a fragrant green cone. Compact, grows to 2'.

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684 plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' PP18684

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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