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Prairie Blaze™ Green Echinacea Plant

11.99
  • - Coneflower
  • - Height: 14-16 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Prairie Blaze™ Green Echinacea Plant
Plant Features

Introducing Echinacea Prairie Blaze™ Green, a marvel of breeding that enchants with its uncommon green blossoms, weaving a tale where tradition and innovation collide in vibrant flora. This unique coneflower variety captivates with its light green centers, encircled by a more vivid green ring, while tender pink tips on the petals whisper subtleties of delicate beauty. Blooming generously from midsummer through fall, it presents not only an enduring visual spectacle but also a haven for butterflies and pollinators, who find irresistible allure within its blooms. Compact yet unabashed in its floral display, Prairie Blaze Green promises both aesthetic and ecological enrichment to your green spaces. Whether showcased in containers or integrated into garden beds, under the gentle caress of full sun to partial shade, it asks only for modest care, rewarding even in conditions of drought and poor soil with a bounty of blossoms. Adopt Echinacea Prairie Blaze Green into your plant family and let every summer day be gently cradled in its verdant embrace.

Our Echinacea Plants are grown with care and without harmful pesticides, making them a safe and beneficial addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring or fall for best results
  • - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates poor or sandy soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly until established, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
  • - Once mature, Echinacea is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil fertility is low
  • - Excessive fertilizing can lead to leggy growth; minimal feeding is best

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, but leave some seed heads for winter interest and wildlife
  • - Cut back in late fall or early spring to clean up old growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Echinacea is generally pest and disease resistant, but occasionally monitor for aphids or leaf miners
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent any fungal issues

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from midsummer to early fall with large, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates light frost and heat

Companion Plants for Echinacea:

  • - Rudbeckia: Complements Echinacea’s bright blooms with yellow daisy-like flowers
  • - Salvia: Adds vertical spikes of blue or purple that pair well with Echinacea’s bold colors
  • - Penstemon: Provides a contrasting texture with its tubular blooms
  • - Lavender: Offers a fragrant, drought-tolerant partner that blends beautifully with Echinacea
  • - Achillea: Pairs well with Echinacea’s bright flowers while attracting pollinators
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 6-10 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Wild Birds
Features Cut Flowers, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden, Prairie Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Filler, Focal Point, Healing and Medicinal, Winter Interest
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium, Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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perfect

Seems to be thriving. I am anxious to see it bloom in the spring

From Connie | September 23, 2024


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