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Green Twister Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'
Green Twister Coneflower is one of the most eye-catching Echinacea varieties for homeowners who want something different without giving up toughness. The lime-green and carmine-pink flowers look almost hand-painted, and each bloom can have its own personality. I especially like it planted where people can see it up close, such as near a walkway, patio, or front border, with black-eyed Susans, catmint, salvia, coreopsis, and ornamental grasses to make the bicolor flowers really stand out.
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Green Twister Coneflower | Bicolor Echinacea Plant
Lime-green and carmine-pink flowers with a bold twist.
Green Twister Coneflower produces dramatic bicolor blooms with lime-green to yellow-green outer petals and deep pink, reddish-pink, or carmine-red coloring near the center cone. Each flower can look slightly different, with some blooms showing a wide green halo and others showing a more subtle ring of color. This natural variation gives the plant an artistic, almost tie-dye effect that stands out beautifully in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, and mixed perennial beds.
A unique Echinacea with classic garden toughness.
Echinacea Green Twister has the rugged, easy-care performance gardeners expect from purple coneflower, but with a much more unusual flower pattern. The upright stems and coarse green foliage give it a strong perennial presence, while the bicolor flowers add fresh energy to familiar garden combinations. Plant it with black-eyed Susans, salvia, catmint, coreopsis, yarrow, bee balm, lavender, Russian sage, and ornamental grasses for a sunny planting with color, texture, and movement.
A pollinator-friendly perennial from summer into fall.
Green Twister Coneflower attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators during its summer bloom season. Its cone-shaped flowers are easy for pollinators to visit, and the unusual green-and-pink coloring adds visual interest for homeowners while still functioning like a dependable pollinator perennial. After bloom, leaving some seed heads standing can add winter texture and provide food for birds, especially finches.
Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant.
Once established, Green Twister Echinacea is a low-maintenance perennial that tolerates full sun, heat, humidity, and dry spells. It performs best in well-drained soil and adapts to average, lean, sandy, or dry garden soils once rooted in. It is also considered deer resistant in many landscapes, making it a practical choice for homeowners who want bold full-sun color with better-than-average browsing resistance.
Excellent for borders, containers, and cut flowers.
Use Green Twister Coneflower in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, prairie-style plantings, wildlife gardens, and large containers where its unusual bicolor blooms can be appreciated up close. The flowers are excellent for fresh-cut arrangements and can add a distinctive look to summer bouquets. Deadheading can encourage a cleaner appearance and additional bloom, while leaving some late-season cones supports birds and adds natural winter interest.
| Hardiness Zone: | 3-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 24 to 48 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 22 to 24 Inches |
| Sunlight: | Full sun; tolerates light part shade but blooms best in full sun |
| Soil | Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil; adapts to lean, sandy, dry, or average garden soils once established |
| Water Requirements: | Water regularly after planting; drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Time / Color | Early summer through fall or mid to late summer depending on climate; lime-green to yellow-green petal tips with deep pink, reddish-pink, or carmine-red centers |
| Ornamental Features | Bicolor flowers, variable green halo, carmine-red centers, prominent cones, sturdy stems, cut flower value |
| Wildlife Value | Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; seed heads can feed birds |
| Resistance | Deer resistant in many settings, drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, and generally low maintenance |
| Landscape Uses | Sunny borders, pollinator gardens, butterfly gardens, hummingbird gardens, cottage gardens, prairie-style plantings, wildlife gardens, mass plantings, containers, cut flower gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes |
How to Care for Green Twister Coneflower
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower for years to come!
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How should I plant Green Twister Coneflower?
Plant Green Twister Coneflower in full sun with well-drained soil. Choose a site that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, because strong light supports better flowering, sturdier stems, and the best overall plant performance. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and set the crown level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, water deeply, and space plants about 22 to 24 inches apart so each clump has room to mature and maintain good airflow.
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How often should I water Green Twister Coneflower after planting?
Water Green Twister Coneflower regularly during the first growing season while the roots establish. Keep the soil evenly moist after planting, but avoid soggy conditions because Echinacea performs best in well-drained soil. Once established, Green Twister Coneflower becomes drought tolerant and usually needs less supplemental water than many flowering perennials. During extended heat or drought, water deeply as needed, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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When should I fertilize Green Twister Coneflower?
Fertilize Green Twister Coneflower lightly in spring with compost or a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if your soil is poor. In most garden beds, Echinacea performs well without heavy feeding. Avoid excessive fertilizer, especially high-nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers or make stems less sturdy. Full sun, good drainage, and moderate to lean fertility are usually the best combination for strong performance.
When and how should I prune Green Twister Coneflower?
Prune Green Twister Coneflower by deadheading spent blooms during the growing season if you want a tidier look or want to encourage additional flowers. Cut spent flower stems back to a lower leaf or side shoot. Later in the season, leave some seed heads standing if you want winter interest and bird value. Cut the plant back in late fall after frost or in early spring before new growth begins.
