Echinacea 'Ruby Star'

Ruby Star Echinacea (Coneflower)
 Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

Height: 90-100 cm

Width: 45-60 cm

Zone: 3

Exposure: Sun to part shade

Bloom time: Mid Summer to mid Fall

Attracts birds, pollinators and hummingbirds

Deer and rabbit resistant

A selection of our most popular native North American wildflower with larger, more vibrantly coloured flowers than the species. From a central brown cone the deep carmine-pink petals are held flat, rather than drooping like the species. Coneflowers bloom in summer and fall , forming a showy, upright clump which is a favourite feeding station for many butterflies. Seed heads are useful in dried arrangements. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Self-sown plants can also be moved at that time. Excellent for cutting. 

Photo and description courtesy of Heritage Perennials