Unlike most Coneflowers, flower petals are held horizontally, not drooping. Bright purple-pink, daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems make great cut flowers. A standard for any perennial border. Herbaceous.
Tags: Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
2-3 ft. tall & wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Purplish-pink
Bloom Period:
Summer through early fall
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.