Ruby Star Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern'
Jelitto
A long flowering variety producing a profusion of ruby-pink flowers from mid-summer to early fall; a vigorous grower with sturdy stems, it really stands out in the late summer garden
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Ruby Star Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
Ruby Star Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented crimson daisy flowers with brown eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Ruby Star Coneflower will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a medium rate
and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 24"(3'withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are crimson with soft fragrance
Flowers from mid summer to mid fall
Attracts butterflies
Zone 3a
Likes average to moist soil