 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 1.196.970 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Echinacea purpurea Ruby Star |
| Common name : Purple Coneflower |
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| (=‘Rubinstern’) A selection of our most popular native North American wildflower with larger, more vibrantly coloured flowers than the species. From a central brown cone the deep carmine-pink petals are held flat, rather than drooping like the species. Coneflowers bloom in summer and fall , forming a showy, upright clump which is a favourite feeding station for many butterflies. Seed heads are useful in dried arrangements. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Self-sown plants can also be moved at that time. Excellent for cutting.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Brown
Deep Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
90-100 cm
35-39 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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