RedCrocus Ruby Star Coneflower | Bright Ruby Flowers | Attracts Pollinators | Perennial Garden Plant | Easy Care | Full Sun | Zone 4-9 2 Gallon

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SKU:pe2g741-redcrocus

Pot Size 2 Gallon

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Ruby Star' Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

Description

A vibrant, long-lasting perennial featuring striking ruby-colored flowers with a prominent central cone. Perfect for attracting pollinators and adding color to garden beds from mid-summer to fall.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border plantings, butterfly gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Performs well in mixed perennial beds and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'
Common Name: Ruby Star' Coneflower
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet; clump-forming with upright growth
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Foliage Type: Green, lance-shaped leaves
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer through fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun
Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Indoor Friendly: Not typically suitable for indoor cultivation
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots with adequate drainage
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic
Fragrant: Lightly fragrant
Cut Flower: Yes, excellent for fresh and dried arrangements
Grows Well With: Black-eyed Susan, Ornamental grasses, and other perennials

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location; plant roots 1-2 inches below soil surface; space 18-24 inches apart
Soil Moisture: Well-drained soil; water regularly but do not overwater
Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or well-draining garden soil

Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom; cut back in late fall or early spring
Winter Care: Mulch for cold protection in colder zones; cut back after winter
Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil surface
Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-season if needed
Special Care: Dividing every 3-4 years to promote health and vigor