Boulevard Community Garden

Boulevard Community Garden

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Sam Lincoln Memorial Garden

663 Boulevard Avenua NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
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Echenasia

Coneflower - Echenasia

Medicinal - Perennial

Zone: 3-9
Size: 24 - 48" H, 16 - 18" W
Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Harvest:
Bloom: Repeat blooms throughout summer
Maintenance: Plants should be deadheaded for continual bloom. Shearing back in the early summer will result in bushier plants that bloom longer into the season. Divide as needed to keep plants in check.
Temperature:
Notes: Tolerant of most growing conditions, but prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Allow for good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. Rich soil can cause Echinacea to become leggy.
Varieties:
E. purpurea Magnus: Deep purple petals with orange centers. Very adaptable.
E. purpurea White Lustre: Rich, creamy white petals.
E. tennesseensis: Narrow, deep mauve petals and greenish pink centers.