Echinacea (Coneflower) - Ruby Star (Rubinstern)

'Ruby Star' is similar to E. 'Magnus' in that they both hold their petals in a refined, horizontal arrangement, not drooping like the species. However, the petals of 'Ruby Star' are more substantial with a deeper magenta-red color.
Praised for their large, daisy-like flowers which appear from midsummer thru fall, after many other perennials have finished blooming, Coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. If deadheaded, the bloom cycle will be extended. However, some spent blooms should be left on the plants in fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.

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Flower Color	Foliage Color
Red Shades	Green Shades
Height	Spread
36 Inches	24Inches
	USDA Hardiness Zone
	3-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure	Growth Rate in the Garden	Nature Attraction
Full Sun	Medium	Attracts Butterflies
Part shade		Songbirds
Attributes	Soil Moisture Needs	Critter Resistance
Border	Average water needs	Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant	Low water needs
Mass Plant
Container
Specimen
Cut flower or foliage