Double Scoop Raspberry Echinacea is a long blooming perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and dark green foliage. The large saturated raspberry red double flowers that have drooping lower petals short petal top from the cone bloom from summer through fall. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.
Type: |
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Origins: |
NA Native Hybrid |
Height: |
2' - 3’ |
Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
Spacing: |
1.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.