Ruby Star Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

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Overview

The Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') is a striking perennial showcasing deep magenta petals surrounding a pronounced, cone-shaped center. This hardy variety thrives in full sun and establishes well in zones 3-9, reaching a mature height of 3 to 3.5 feet and spreading up to 2 feet wide. It's favored for its long bloom period, wildlife attraction, and drought tolerance, making it a resilient addition to any garden design.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–9

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — This hardy variety thrives in full sun and establishes well in zones 3-9

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — dark chocolate-brown central disc

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — reaching a mature height of 3 to 3.5 feet and spreading up to 2 feet wide

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — It's favored for its long bloom period

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — making it a resilient addition to any garden design

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — Standing at an impressive height of around 2 to 3 feet with a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — this cultivar is adorned with striking deep magenta-pink petals that radiate around a prominent

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — This hardy variety thrives in full sun and establishes well in zones 3-9

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — dark chocolate-brown central disc

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — reaching a mature height of 3 to 3.5 feet and spreading up to 2 feet wide

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — It's favored for its long bloom period

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — making it a resilient addition to any garden design

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — Standing at an impressive height of around 2 to 3 feet with a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — this cultivar is adorned with striking deep magenta-pink petals that radiate around a prominent

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — typically spanning 3 to 4 inches across

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — the Ruby Star Coneflower thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — It is best positioned in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — although it's tolerant of drought once established

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' is not only visually appealing but also attracts butterflies and birds

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — It's an excellent cut flower for bouquets and is equally beneficial in naturalized areas

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — or as a standout specimen plant

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — red flowers in the garden

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — perennial with red blooms

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — perennial for full

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — This hardy variety thrives in full sun and establishes well in zones 3-9; making it a resilient

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — reaching a mature height of 3 to 3.5 feet and spreading up to 2 feet wide; although it's tolerant of

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — It's favored for its long bloom period; this hardy variety thrives in full sun and establishes well in

Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — making it a resilient addition to any garden design; typically spanning 3 to 4 inches across

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