Overview
Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, prairie planting, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' is a clump-forming coneflower in the Asteraceae that carries its flowering display from July to October. It has deciduous foliage and performs best in full sun on well-drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand. The plant suits east-, south- or west-facing positions and tolerates both exposed and sheltered sites. It is rated H5 (hardy) for UK gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echinacea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel'
- Propagation
- Division in Spring or Autumn, Root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter, Seed in Spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel'?
Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' need?
Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' hardy in the UK?
Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel'?
Division in Spring or Autumn, Root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter, Seed in Spring.
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