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Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Ruby Star)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Ruby Star) (eastern purple coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, dark pink and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid-fall. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Ruby Star) (eastern purple coneflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Ruby Star) . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.