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Coneflower Ruby Star

Common Name: Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea

Variety: Ruby Star

Blossom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 36"

Mature Width: 18-24"

Notes: Similar to 'Magnus' in its large flowers with horizontally held petals, but with deeper pink coloration and better petal substance. Strong stems rise above the dark green, lanceolate foliage while the prominent copper cones attract goldfinches and pollinators for several months.