Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

Coneflower

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Intense rose-pink ray petals with a coppery-brown cone. Petals fade to pale pink as they age. Huge, flat flower heads with non-drooping petals. [PPA-1998]

Height

24-36"

Spread

12-18"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

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

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Plant Care:

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

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

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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

Coneflower Additional Information

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