Variety traits

Origin of the cultivar — Echinacea (hybrids)

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

The origin of Echinacea hybrids is a qualitative characteristic describing the genetic history of crossing E. purpurea and E. paradoxa, which determines the plant's future morphological and agrotechnical traits.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Echinacea hybrids, the concept of cultivar origin is not a measurable quantitative trait. In breeding practice, this term is used to describe the genetic history of a hybrid, including the parental forms used to develop specific cultivar series.

The genetic contribution of E. paradoxa to hybridization leads to the appearance of shades atypical for purple coneflower, including yellow, orange, and pastel tones. The inheritance of E. purpurea traits in the structure of the cultivar's origin directly determines the level of plant vigor and longevity in cultivation.

General information about the subject — on the page Variety origin.

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Varieties of Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.