Green Jewel Coneflower

Green Jewel coneflower is an upright Echinacea purpurea cultivar distinguished by pale green rays around a darker green cone. It brings a fresh focal point to sunny or lightly shaded perennial borders and cutting gardens, with a compact spread suited to containers and mass planting. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/echinacea/green-jewel-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea) reports part sun to sun, summer bloom and USDA Zones 3–8; the [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/280222/echinacea-green-jewel/details) describes the large green flowerheads and a summer-to-autumn display. ## Growth and Placement Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun for best flowering; the plant also tolerates partial shade. The official Proven Winners profile lists a 20–24 in. garden height and a 12–18 in. spread. Set plants 12–18 in. apart for a continuous drift, or place a single clump among grasses and warm-colored perennials. The upright stems carry fragrant flowers, attract butterflies and are listed as deer resistant. ## Seasonal Display Flowerheads open in mid- to late summer and may continue into autumn. Their light green rays contrast with the deeper central cone and bring a cool note to the season’s warmer reds, golds and purples. The medium habit suits mixed borders, naturalistic plantings and the cutting garden. ## Maintenance Water regularly while establishing, then allow average-to-dry soil; the cultivar tolerates drought once established. Remove faded stems to tidy the clump and encourage further flowers, or leave some seedheads for a naturalistic look. Avoid unnecessary division, since Echinacea can resent repeated root disturbance.