Echinacea Double Scoop 1 gal

Echinacea ‘Double Scoop’ (1 Gallon) is a cheerful, full-petaled coneflower that brings both charm and pollinators to the garden—like a scoop of summertime sweetness that keeps on giving.

🌿 Plant History

Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a North American native treasured for generations for both its beauty and herbal uses. The ‘Double Scoop’ series was bred to enhance those classic daisy-like blooms into lush, double flowers with rich color and a longer-lasting display.

💕 What It Signifies

Echinacea symbolizes strength, healing, and well-being. With its strong roots and long bloom time, it’s often seen as a reminder of resilience and natural beauty that endures.

🌾 Size & Growth

• Height: 18 to 24 inches tall
• Spread: 16 to 20 inches wide
• Growth habit: upright, clumping perennial with sturdy stems

🌸 Bloom Time

• Blooms from early summer through fall
• Features full, double blooms in vibrant shades (depending on variety—raspberry, orange, yellow, and more)
• Excellent for cut flowers and long-lasting color in the garden

☀️ Where It Grows Best

• Thrives in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Perfect for flower beds, borders, and pollinator gardens
• Great addition to cottage-style plantings

💧 Care Instructions

• Water regularly when newly planted, then moderately once established
• Very drought tolerant once mature
• Deadhead to encourage continued blooming, or leave seed heads for birds
• Cut back in late fall or early spring
• Low maintenance and hardy in warm climates

🌼 Complementary Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) for warm tones
• Salvia for vertical contrast
• Lavender for softness and fragrance
• Ornamental grasses for movement
• Yarrow for a pollinator-friendly mix

💛 Why Gardeners Love It

‘Double Scoop’ Echinacea feels right at home in a garden filled with life. Between the butterflies, bees, and steady blooms, it brings a sense of fullness, warmth, and simple joy—the kind that makes you want to linger outside just a little longer.