Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' — Clump forming

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.

About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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In the garden

Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' is a clump-forming member of the Asteraceae grown for its long season of summer–autumn blooms from July to October. As a deciduous perennial it establishes as a distinct clump, offering structure to borders and informal planting schemes while being suitable for container planting on patios. Plant where it receives full sun and in soil that drains freely: the cultivar accepts chalk, loam or sandy substrates and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline pH. Site exposure can be either open or sheltered, and an east-, south- or west-facing aspect will suit it. The H5 hardiness rating means it is hardy in typical UK conditions without special winter protection. Use Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel' in cottage and informal gardens, prairie-style beds, wildflower meadows and wildlife areas; it also works in flower borders and containers and can be used as a cut flower. Given its habit and season of interest, plant it where its July–October flowerheads can be seen from paths, patios or seating areas so the blooms contribute to late-summer and autumn colour and garden use.

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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