Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' (Coneflower)

Ruby Star Echinacea, Purple Coneflower 'Ruby Star', Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern'

Flower petals are first held horizontally, then relax as the flowers age and the cone-like centers become more pronounced. The bright purple-pink, daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems make great cut flowers. An ideal choice for adding color to sunny, waterwise borders and mixed containers. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Native, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 36" (in)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers
Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' (Coneflower) | Ruby Star Echinacea, Purple Coneflower 'Ruby Star', Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' || Flower petals are first held horizontally, then relax as the flowers age and the cone-like centers become more pronounced. The bright purple-pink, daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems make great cut flowers. An ideal choice for adding color to sunny, waterwise borders and mixed containers. An herbaceous perennial.
Native, Full Sun, Summer, Fall, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers
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