Ruby Star Echinaceais a freely branching nativeperennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and deep green foliage. The largerose-purple flowers with deep bronzecones bloom from mid to late summer. Thrives infull sunand well-drained soils. The flowersattract butterfliesandbees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.
Type:
Perennial
Origins:
Eastern N. America; GA Native
Height:
2' - 3'
Spread:
2' - 3’
Spacing:
2.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Culture:
Full Sun,Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Purple
Season of Interest:
Summer
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
IMAGES: Photoset by F. D. Richards, (1) Echinacea Ruby Star, (2) Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' RUBY STAR 2014, (3) Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' RUBY STAR, 2017 (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
