Echinacea Cone-fections™ 'Honeydew' - Green Coneflower

Echinacea Cone-fections™ 'Honeydew' brings an unparalleled splash of refreshing green hues to your garden, mirroring the crispness of a honeydew melon. This standout green Echinacea cultivar features beautifully light green petals that gracefully surround a vibrant lime green central cone, creating a captivating two-toned effect. Renowned for its robust, well-branched stature, this perennial remains steadfast throughout the season, enhancing the garden's visual appeal with its distinctive elegance.

Renowned for its ease of cultivation and longevity, the green coneflower exhibits an extraordinary resilience to a range of environmental stresses, including heat, humidity, cold, and drought. Its hardy nature, paired with its resistance to most pests and diseases, ensures a continuous display of green flowers. As the season transitions to autumn, the green echinacea becomes a sanctuary for songbirds, who are attracted to its seed-filled cones, thereby enlivening your garden with natural activity.

Perfectly suited for sunny to part-shade gardens, the green coneflower thrives in moist soil and is bolstered by underground rhizomes, which support its growth without allowing it to spread aggressively. Its ability to blend seamlessly with other plants, such as varieties like 'Green Twister', underscore its versatility and aesthetic appeal in any garden setting or floral arrangement.

For those looking to incorporate Echinacea Cone-fections™ 'Honeydew' into their garden, the timing of planting is key to unlocking the full potential of its lush, light green blooms. Celebrated for its striking central cone and overall contribution to the biodiversity of the garden, this green echinacea variant is a hassle-free, yet highly rewarding addition to any outdoor space.

Echinacea, commonly called coneflower, is a hardy native perennial flower that is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and pollinator friendly. Available in a variety of colors, the purple coneflower is the most widely planted.