Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange'

Purple Coneflower

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Common Name: 

Purple Coneflower

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

60 cm

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Description

Dramatic, orange companion to 'Mango', with more beguiling dark "eyes" and more tapered petals. Grow both with 'Magnus' for a stunning display.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Blooming

Generally blooms over a long period of time throughout the summer and may continue until frost. Flowers are slightly fragrant. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Growth

Coneflowers do well in the garden or in pots. The long stalks on which the flowers develop make these plants good candidates for cut-flowers. They perform very well in heat. Can tolerate minimal shade. Works well in a herbaceous border or open woodland.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Planting

Propagate via root cuttings, seed or transplanting self-sown plants. Stratification will help the seeds to germinate, but seeds collected from home-grown plants may still be difficult. Since the plants tend to clump, they can be divided and transplanted. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Pest

Roots are susceptible to vine weevils. Leaf miners can also cause problems. Other issues include powdery mildew, gray mold, and bacterial spots.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Interesting facts

Although a study documented in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown "no clinically significant effects" of Echinacea extract, many people believe it stimulates the immune system. It does have some serious contraindications, so make sure to mention it, like any herbal treatment, to a doctor when questioned about current medications.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange') - Soil and irrigation

Echinacea does best in deep, well-draining soil that is humus-rich. Water regularly, although they need less watering once established.

Echinacea purpurea 'Meadowbrite Orange' - Purple Coneflower - Photos