Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’
Description:
This cultivar offers striking magenta-red daisies on strong upright stems. Plant in full sun in average (not overly rich), well-drained soils. Avoid soils that are overly moist in winter. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Common Name: Coneflower
Family: Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 36”
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry open woods, prairies and barrens.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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