Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
Common Name(s):
Magnus Coneflower
Purple Coneflower
Synonym:
Flower:
Purple
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
Showy rosy purple petals surrounding a dark cone
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Dark Green
Coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Dried flower heads
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
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:
Cultivar developed from native E, ourpurea which exists os prairies in Central and Eastern United States
Soil:
Average, dry to medium well drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Top dressing of compost in early spring
Mulch:
Fine organic compost,, light shredded hardwood bark
Divide when clumps become overcrowded, about every 4 years
Long Term:
Winter:
Leave seed heads intact, hold off pruning until early spring, ensure excellent drainage, apply mulch
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
General Care Comments:
Tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil
Common Problems
Aster Yellows , overwatering, Susceptibility to mites that cause disease
Diseases:
Aster yellows disease
Insects:
Coneflower rosette mites, sunflower head clippings weevils, Japanese beetles, aphids, whiteflies
Environmental Problems:
Pests:
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