Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
Magnus Coneflower
Purple Coneflower
Plant Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Purple
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
Showy rosy purple petals surrounding a dark cone
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Dark Green
Deciduous
Coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to central to southeastern United States
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
2.5-3'
Spread:
12-18'
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States
Soil:
Average, dry to medium well drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Divide when clumps become overcrowded, about every 4 years
Winter:
Spring:
Remove dead plant material in the spring.
Summer:
Deadheading encourages new bloom; watch for mites
Fall:
Flower heads can be left for fall/winter interest
Common Problems
Diseases:
Aster yellows disease
Insects:
Watch for mites: https://bygl.osu.edu/node/881
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