Echinacea, Double Coneflower 'Coconut Lime'

Echinaceapurpurea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calgary, Alberta

Cabot, Arkansas

Menifee, California

San Leandro, California

Cordele, Georgia

Des Plaines, Illinois

Downers Grove, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Derby, Kansas

Hebron, Kentucky

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Cockeysville, Maryland

Norton, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Deer Lodge, Montana

Long Branch, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Sarver, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Manchester, Tennessee

Dallas, Texas

Fairfax, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Weston, West Virginia

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

Ranchester, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Downers Grove, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2011 | positive

Loved the look of this plant when I saw it at the local Home Depot in 2010 so I had to add it to my collection. This year it has come bac...Read More

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Long Branch, NJ (Zone 7a) | March 2010 | positive

Very prolific bloomer. If deadheaded, flowers through frost. Looks like a clone of Echinacea Meringue. Sometimes I can't tell the difference.

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Fairfax, VA | September 2009 | positive

It does well in my zone 7a garden with just 4 or 5 hours of direct sun. Flowers stay fresh for a long time on the plant and in the vase, ...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2008 | neutral

I bought this plant in Bryan, Tx. and am hoping that it will do well in Dallas. I have tons of the white and purple which are very invas...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2007 | positive

This has to be my favorite echinacea. I love the bi-color look of a great green with white. It is a midsummer bloomer and will continu...Read More

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