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Echinacea Seeds - Double Decker
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Doubledecker Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea Doubledecker) - 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 that are tolerant of drought.MORE ECHINACEA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Echinacea Purpurea
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Doubledecker Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea Doubledecker) - 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.
Single coneflowers appear the first year from flower seeds; however, the big pay-off is in year 2 and beyond. A high percentage of flowers will appear as "twins." These blooms put on an impressive summertime show. Monarch butterflies perching on these flowers, create a memorable sight. Sturdy, long stems make Double Decker echinacea an excellent source of cut-flowers. Plants are winter hardy to zone 3 and grow up to 48 inches tall. Drought tolerant plants used in xeriscape landscaping where low water usage is important.