Echinacea Ruby Star 1G

Common Name: Purple Coneflower

One of the best strains of Echinacea from Jelitto Seed. E. 'Ruby Star' is similar to E. 'Magnus' in that they both hold their petals in a refined, horizontal arrangement, not drooping like the species. However, the petals of 'Ruby Star' are more substantial with a deeper magenta-red color.

Praised for their large, daisy-like flowers which appear from midsummer thru fall, after many other perennials have finished blooming, Coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. If deadheaded, the bloom cycle will be extended. However, some spent blooms should be left on the plants in fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.

Height:

36.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Late Summer

Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Songbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Drought Tolerant

Mass Planting

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America