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Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' (Doubledecker)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 65 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' (Doubledecker) (double decker coneflower) bears showy, faded purple, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' (Doubledecker) .
Cautions Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' (Doubledecker) (double decker coneflower) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. With its fast growth rate, Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' (Doubledecker) (double decker coneflower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.