Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern'

Also called:

Ruby Star Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Asteraceae

Deciduous

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Cultivar derived from native plants found in central and southeastern U.S.

Flower:

Purple

Blooms from :

Jun

to:

Aug

Carmen red to purple rays and bronze brown cone

Foliage:

Dark Green

coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

2'-3'

Spread:

2' to 3'

Growth Rate:

Fast

Native Habitat:

Moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States

Soil Needs

Clay, dry soil, shallow rocky soil

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description:

Goldfinches may eat seeds