Coneflower

Abundant, intensely colored flowers attract butterflies to a wide range of landscape settings. Excellent strong-stemmed cut flower. Beautiful in perennial, wildflower or mixed gardens, in formal or informal designs. Will tolerate periods of drought.

Companion Plants

Feather Reed Grass

Tickseed

Yarrow

Plant Details

Common name

Coneflower
Botanical name

Echinacea purpurea
Variety

Ruby Star (Rubinstern)
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

36" (91 cm)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Pink
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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Alexis J.'s collection

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