Double Coded 'Butter Pecan'
Echinacea purpurea 'Butter Pecan'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, average garden soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Soft butter yellow to creamy pecan |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Division every 3-4 years |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Rudbeckia, Salvia, Coreopsis |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Drought tolerant once established.
Maintenance
Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Cut back to rosette in late fall.
Cleanup
Leave seed heads through winter for birds. Cut to ground in early spring.
Notes
Anemone-type double flower with soft butter-yellow petals. Part of the Double Coded Echinacea series. Excellent pollinator plant.