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Ruby Giant Coneflower

Echinacea 'Ruby Giant'

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Overview

The Echinacea 'Ruby Giant' is a striking perennial with vibrant, ruby-pink petals surrounding a robust, cone-shaped center. It reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads approximately 1.5 to 2 feet. This pollinator-friendly plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Blooming from midsummer to fall, it's hardy in zones 4-9, ideal for borders, and resistant to drought once established, enhancing garden resilience and seasonal interest.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — and resistant to drought once established
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — This pollinator-friendly plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilRuby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — Blooming from midsummer to fallRuby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — It reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads approximately 1.5 to 2 feetRuby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — enhancing garden resilience and seasonal interestRuby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — ruby-pink petals surrounding a robustRuby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — ruby-pink petals radiate from a prominent

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — and resistant to drought once established
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — This pollinator-friendly plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — Blooming from midsummer to fall
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — It reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads approximately 1.5 to 2 feet
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — enhancing garden resilience and seasonal interest
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — ruby-pink petals surrounding a robust
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — ruby-pink petals radiate from a prominent
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