Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop' | Lemon Drop Coneflower
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop' is a perennial known for its double-button, lemon-yellow blooms that resemble its namesake candy. Each flower has a prominent pompom center encircled by elegantly drooping petals, creating a cheerful display in the garden. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, these flowers provide continuous color and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Originating from the Cone-fections™ series by Dutch hybridizer Arie Blom, 'Lemon Drop' exhibits vigorous growth and reliable blooming. Its sturdy, upright stems make it suitable for fresh-cut arrangements, adding a touch of sunshine indoors. Additionally, the seed heads appeal to birds, offering ecological benefits beyond the blooming season.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop' is a perennial known for its double-button, lemon-yellow blooms that resemble its namesake candy. Each flower has a prominent pompom center encircled by elegantly drooping petals, creating a cheerful display in the garden. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, these flowers provide continuous color and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Originating from the Cone-fections™ series by Dutch hybridizer Arie Blom, 'Lemon Drop' exhibits vigorous growth and reliable blooming. Its sturdy, upright stems make it suitable for fresh-cut arrangements, adding a touch of sunshine indoors. Additionally, the seed heads appeal to birds, offering ecological benefits beyond the blooming season.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop' is a perennial known for its double-button, lemon-yellow blooms that resemble its namesake candy. Each flower has a prominent pompom center encircled by elegantly drooping petals, creating a cheerful display in the garden. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, these flowers provide continuous color and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Originating from the Cone-fections™ series by Dutch hybridizer Arie Blom, 'Lemon Drop' exhibits vigorous growth and reliable blooming. Its sturdy, upright stems make it suitable for fresh-cut arrangements, adding a touch of sunshine indoors. Additionally, the seed heads appeal to birds, offering ecological benefits beyond the blooming season.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 15 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped
Flower color: Fully double, bright yellow flowers
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead for extended blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter; deer-resistant
