| Varieties: |
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Echinacea
'After Midnight'
Big Sky Series
Coneflower
zones 4-8
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| Description:
A very distinctive new dwarf member of the popular Big Sky TM Series with
fragrant, dark magenta purple flowers and a black-red cone. The wide flower
petals overlap, giving the blossoms a full, substantial presence. For added
drama, they are presented on black stems above the blue-green foliage. The
plants are well-branched and compact, making it the perfect choice for
containers or the front of the flower border. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple-Red |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12" |
| Spread: |
10-12" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Bright Star'
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description:
Sporting a unique color pattern, the petals of E. 'Bright Star' are pale
purplish-pink on the edges and a darker maroon-purple towards the central
cone. This ring of purple adjoins the coppery-brown, spiky central cone
producing a striking contrast. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purplish-Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea
'Coconut Lime
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description:
This new Echinacea could be described as a taller, white flowering version
of 'Pink Double Delight' PPAF since it's the first-ever double white
echinacea. The center pompon starts out green and ages to pale lime green
with an orange cone. The ray petals are white. These unique flowers are
produced atop strong, well-branched stems from mid through late summer.
This new hybrid comes from the breeding work of AB Cultivars in The
Netherlands and was introduced through Plants Nouveau. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
30-36" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Doubledecker'
Cone Flower
zones 3-8
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| Description:
Many years ago, German plantsman Eugen Schleipfer found an Echinacea plant
that looked very different than the others. Resulting from years of
selection is a reliable seed strain with two-tiered flowers. A set of
shorter petals rests on top of the cone while a "skirt" of longer, deep
rose-pink petals emerge from the base of the cone. First year
plants sometimes produce single flowers. From the second year forward, a
high percentage of two-tiered flowers appear with either a single or double
set of petals. Occasionally, older plants produce single flowers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
40" |
| Spread: |
24-30" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Fancy Frills'
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description:
Like a fragrant, pink sunflower with multiple rows of shaggy petals, this
novelty selection of Echinacea will add some pizzazz to your cut flower
bouquets. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Echinacea
'Fatal Attraction'
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description: One
of the latest releases from renowned breeder and garden designer Piet Oudolf
of The Netherlands. This outstanding selection has vivid purplish pink
flowers with 2 rows of perky petals that never droop. They are presented
atop strong, dark red to near-black stems that contrast sharply against the
bright green foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purplish-Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
26" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
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Echinacea
'Fragrant Angel'
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description: The
large, fragrant, snow white flowers of 'Fragrant Angel' PPAF will harmonize
beautifully with all the other perennials in the garden. Adding white to the
garden palette allows the eye a resting place amongst a sea of brighter
colors. This selection holds its flowers horizontally on strong, branched
stems; they also have overlapping petals and a golden yellow cone. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Echinacea
'Harvest Moon'™
Big Sky Series
(AKA Matthew Saul)
Cone Flower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Aptly named, this selection sports earthy gold flowers the color of a
harvest moon with a golden orange cone. The nice wide flower petals are
slightly reflexed and overlap, giving the blossoms a full, substantial
presence. Plant it up close where you can enjoy its delightful rose-like
fragrance. This new Big Sky™
series of Echinaceas comes from Itsaul Nurseries in Atlanta, GA. The Saul
brothers, who own the company, are going Cone Crazy™!!! They are introducing
new selections which are the result of crosses between E. purpurea
and E. paradoxa. The plants have inherited the dominant
characteristics of E. purpurea, having fuller, toothed leaves and
wider flower petals. They are well-branched and are vigorous growers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Golden Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Little Giant'
Cone Flower
zones 3-8
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| Description: Named
"Little" because it's short, and "Giant" for its wide, recurved, deep
reddish-pink blooms. This Echinacea has the unique trait of having a double
set of petals which surrounds the bronzy-orange, central cone. These flowers
are supported by very strong stems which will remain standing all winter
long. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
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Echinacea
'Little Magnus'
Dwarf Purple Coneflower
zones
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| Description: A dwarf
form of 'Magnus', bearing its parents large-sized pinkish-purple flowers but
now at a shorter height. It is sturdy and clump forming without
falling over. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink-Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Echinacea
paradoxa
Yellow Cone Flower
zones 5-9
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| Description: The pretty
blossoms of consist of yellow daisy-like petals surrounding a brown bristly
center. It is also visited by nectar seeking butterflies in June and
small seed eating birds in the fall. These plants do not
transplant easily, because they have a long taproot. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36-48" |
| Spread: |
12-36" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'
Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 3-8
|
| Description: This compact selection bears daisy-like rosy-pink
flowers and pin cushion-like copper orange cones. Begins blooming when the
stems are 15" tall (knee high). |
| Bloom Color: |
Rosy Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-24" |
| Spread: |
12-24" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Kim's Mophead'
Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description: This new variety has big,
daisy-like white petals that surround a greenish orange cone. Butterflies and
Goldfinches love the flowers and seeds in the cones. This lovely, dwarf coneflower
is wonderful for the smaller garden, rock garden or even in a container. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July-September |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Magnus'
Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 4-9
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| Description: The long-lasting extra large pink flowers are
held at the end of straight, stiff stems that are good for cut flowers. A very nice
plant for the back border. Some flower arrangers pull off the petals and use only
the decorative cones! |
| Bloom Color: |
Dark Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-September |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-48" |
| Spread: |
20" |
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Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight'
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description:
This brand new Echinacea has flowers that are similar to
'Razzmatazz' but has a shorter, more compact habit. A profusion of true
bright pink, pompon-like flowers which measure about 3" across are produced
on strong, well-branched stems from mid through late summer. The flowers are
long-lasting, turning lavender pink as they age. This new selection comes
from the breeding work of AB Cultivars in The Netherlands. |
| Bloom Color: |
Bright Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer to fall |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
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Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Frost'
Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
'Prairie Frost' is the world's first variegated
coneflower! It's 3" blooms are rose pink. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose-pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer to fall |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18" |
| Spread: |
20" |
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Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'
Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description: Unanimously
voted in as a 2007 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner! This is the first
Echinacea to bloom 100% the first year from seed! It was introduced by S&G
Flowers. Prairie Splendor™ boasts and earlier bloom time (up to 2
weeks earlier than other varieties) and an extended flowering period from
late June to the first frost. The 4-6 inch wide, rose pink flowers are
presented atop compact, well-branched plants. This variety is relatively
short for an Echinacea, measuring in around 2 feet tall. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose-pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer to fall |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea
'Raspberry Tart'
Coneflower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
'Raspberry Tart' has
one of the deepest magenta flowers we've seen. The flowers are small and
extremely numerous. All in all, it's a very showy plant. It's a compact
plant with masses of the darkest Echinacea flowers you've ever seen. Lovely
smaller flowers of deep, deep maroon. Blooms all summer. Use for the border
and as cut flowers. Easy to grow. Fragrant. |
| Bloom Color: |
Magenta Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
15" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Ruby Giant'
Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description: Large, 7" flowers are pure bright clear pink
with up-curved petal tips. A great selection and a must for every garden! |
| Bloom Color: |
Bright Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'Ruby Star'
Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 3-8
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| Description: Intense light carmine-red flowers bloom in
summer. Another attractive characteristic of this plant is that the petals extend
outward instead of drooping as do other Coneflowers. The flowers are much loved by birds
and butterflies. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
20" |
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Echinacea 'Summer Sky'
Big Sky Series
Cone Flower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
The first bicolor echinacea ever! Tremendous advancements in breeding have
resulted in a fantastic new addition to the Big Sky TM Series of echinaceas
from Itsaul Plants. Summer Sky produces huge flowers up to 5 inches
across that are light orange with a rose colored halo and an orange cone.
They are presented on tall, very stout stems that hold up terrifically when
cut for fresh bouquets. Summer Sky TM is a prolific bloomer and tends to
keep its coloring longer than some other members of this series. The flowers
are delightfully fragrant; in fact they are touted as the most fragrant
coneflower in the series. |
| Bloom Color: |
Light Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (September) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea 'Sundown'
Big Sky Series
Cone Flower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
This new selection sports warm russet-orange flowers with a prominent,
brownish central cone. Their nice wide petals are slightly reflexed and
overlap, giving the blossoms a full, substantial presence. Plant this one up
close where you can enjoy its delightful rose-like fragrance. Sundown
is similar to 'Sunset' but stands about 8-10 inches taller. Though the
flowers are slightly smaller, Sundown is a more vigorous grower. |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (September) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
32-40" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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©Dayton Nursery |
Echinacea
'Sunrise'
Big Sky Series
Cone Flower
zones 5-9
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| Description:
This brand new selection sports citron yellow flowers, the same color as
Coreopsis v.'Moonbeam'. Its central cone
starts out green and then widens and turns gold as it ages. The nice wide
flower petals are slightly reflexed and overlap, giving the blossoms a full,
substantial presence. Plant it up close where you can enjoy its delightful
rose-like fragrance. This new Big Sky™
series comes from Itsaul
Nurseries in Atlanta, GA. These new selections inherited the dominant
characteristics of Echinacea purpurea, having fuller, toothed leaves
and wider flower petals. They are well-branched and are vigorous growers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (September) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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©Dayton Nursery |
Echinacea
'Sunset'
Big Sky Series
Cone Flower
zones 5-9
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| Description:
This brand new selection sports electrifying orange flowers with a
prominent, brownish central cone. Their nice wide petals are slightly
reflexed and overlap, giving the blossoms a full, substantial presence.
Plant this one up close where you can enjoy its delightful rose-like
fragrance! This new Big Sky™
series comes from Itsaul
Nurseries in Atlanta, GA. These new selections inherited the dominant
characteristics of Echinacea purpurea, having fuller, toothed leaves
and wider flower petals. They are well-branched and are vigorous growers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August (September) |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea
'Tiki Torch'
Big Sky Series
Coneflower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Large, bright, pumpkin
orange flowers. The amazing flowers combined with the upright, well branched
flowering stems make this a must have new plant. Excellent vigor! |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
32" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Echinacea
'Twilight'
Big Sky Series
Coneflower
zones 4-9
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| Description:
A brand new color for Echinaceas, this selection sports vibrant rose-red
flowers with an unusual deep red cone. This color really pops! The nice wide
flower petals are slightly reflexed and overlap, giving the blossoms a full,
substantial presence. Plant it up close where you can enjoy its delightful
rose-like fragrance |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Echinacea
purpurea 'White Swan'
Coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedge Coneflower
zones 4-9
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| Description: A profuse bloomer that is very under
utilized. The flowers have white reflexing petals surrounding a stunning golden
cone. Surround with Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' for another one-two punch of
long-lasting color and butterflies! |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July-August |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24" |
| Spread: |
30" |
