Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'
Green Twister Coneflower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 36 to 48 inches
- Width
- 22 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Raspberry with lime-green edges and orange center cone
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Average; prefers well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter
About this plant
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister' produces daisy-like flowers with unique, bi-colored petals that transition from light pink or raspberry near the center to a vibrant lemon-lime color at the edges. The flowers bloom from mid to late summer, brightening gardens with their distinctive coloration, and dark green foliage. The upright stems support the flowers, holding them high above the leaves, allowing the vivid colors to stand out even more.
The plant's central cone is a bold feature, offering a deep orange hue that adds warmth to the overall appearance. 'Green Twister' thrives in full sun and attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees throughout the growing season. As a long-lasting bloom, it also serves well as a cut flower, maintaining its beauty in both fresh and dried arrangements. Its bright, cheerful flowers bring seasonal color and ecological value to any garden or landscape.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Bird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
