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Coneflower Echinacea 'Julia' PPAF
Echinacea Coneflower Julia


 
A compact orange named after a butterfly of the same color. Compact plants produce sturdy stems and a well-branched habit, large 4" single tangerine-orange flowers. The flower deepens as the flower mature, very floriferous . Drought tolerant once established.

A Terra Nova introduction. Double flowers are a unique ripe cantaloupe color, flowers first open with single melon-colored petals accented with a large brown cone, the cone gradually develops secondary petals creating a fully double cantaloupe-colored flower. Excellent branching habit and non-stop bloom all summer.

Echinacea ( Coneflower ) have always been a mainstay in the sunny perennial garden. Their popularity has skyrocketed in recent years due to intensive breeding programs that have produced fatastic new colors and introduced double and semi-double forms. They are easy to grow and tolerate of a wide range of conditions, including being drought and heat tolerant. Plant in full sun in average soil. Attractive cone heads add winter interest and are good for dried arrangements.

Uses: borders, garden beds, cut flowers
Sun
Prefers well drained soil
Height: 26" - 29" tall
Plant 15" apart
Growability: easy

 

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