Native - American

Echinacea purpurea 'RUBY STAR Rubinstern'

Coneflower

Plant Type: Native - American

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Large carmine-red to purple flowers bloom June to August. Seed heads attract finches and other songbirds. Tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soils. Said to be an improvement over `Magnus'.

Height

24-36"

Spread

24-36"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Long lasting color for beds, borders and cottage gardens. Excellent when massed.

Echinacea purpurea 'RUBY STAR Rubinstern' Plant Care:

Tolerates a variety of soil fertility. Drought tolerant once established.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Coneflower Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Nature Attraction

Butterflies