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RedCrocus 'Ruby Star' Coneflower Echinacea- Vibrant Red Blooms, Pollinator Attraction, Durable Perennial for Garden & Cut Flowers 2 Gallon

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RedCrocus 'Ruby Star' Coneflower Echinacea- Vibrant Red Blooms, Pollinator Attraction, Durable Perennial for Garden & Cut Flowers 2 Gallon

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Ruby Star' Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

Description

The Ruby Star' Coneflower is a vibrant perennial featuring striking deep red flowers with a daisy-like appearance. It blooms profusely in mid-summer, attracting pollinators and adding bold color to gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for perennial beds, border plantings, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Ruby Star' Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Ruby Star' Coneflower
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically grows 24-30 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Green, lance-shaped leaves
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Mid to late summer (July to September)
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: Not recommended
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, in appropriate size containers
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Not toxic, generally safe for pets
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Mildly fragrant flowers
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes, long-lasting cut flowers
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Black-eyed Susan, Lavender, Ornamental Grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, spacing 18-24 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Moderate, keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Loamy, well-draining soil.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering period.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Apply mulch in cold regions to protect roots; minimal winter coverage needed in milder zones.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same soil level as in nursery containers.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years for rejuvenation.
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