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Products > Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger'
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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) |
| Origin: North America |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' (Double Purple Coneflower) - Deciduous perennial to 30 inches tall with dark rosy-pink flowers to 5 inches across with orange-yellow disks slightly elongated into an orange-brown cone. From the top of the cone emerge small petals, perched to create a layered effect. These petals distinguish this cultivar and gives it the name "Doppelganger", referring to the shadow self. This curious flower, looking like a tutu is more evident once the plant has been established and is in the second year of growth. As with other cornflowers, this plant makes an outstanding cut flower and a great addition to the mixed border. Plant in full sun to light shade with average garden watering. Very frost hardy (to USDA zone 3). The species is native to the prairies of the central U.S. Introduced by Alice Doyle of Log House Plants in Oregon who found this plant growing in Germany.
The information displayed on this page about Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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