Echinacea Purpurea - Ruby Star

Echinacea Purpurea – Ruby Star

A bold, long-blooming coneflower featuring rich ruby-pink petals surrounding prominent copper-orange cone centers. Echinacea ‘Ruby Star’ produces sturdy upright stems and large daisy-like flowers that provide vibrant summer color in borders, pollinator gardens, and naturalized plantings. Its durable nature and extended bloom period make it a reliable perennial for sunny landscapes.

Key Features

• Deep ruby-pink petals with prominent cone centers
• Strong upright stems with large daisy-like blooms
• Long flowering period from summer into early fall
• Excellent pollinator plant attracting butterflies and bees

Plant Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers full sun for best flowering and sturdy growth.
• Water: Water regularly during establishment; once established, tolerate dry conditions.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; tolerates average to sandy soils.
• Humidity: Tolerates average outdoor humidity levels.
• Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15–30°C and tolerates summer heat.
• Fertilizer: Apply light fertilizer in spring; avoid excessive feeding.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom or leave seed heads for winter interest.
• Repotting: Divide every 3–4 years in spring to maintain vigor and fullness.

Note: Plant pot may vary in design from the product image. Most plants come with a one-time-use plastic grower pot.