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Echinacea purpurea 'RUBY STAR Rubinstern'

Coneflower

Plant Type: Native - American
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

Coneflower Additional Information

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