![]() Truly an American plant, native to the central and eastern part of the country, it was used by the early Native Americans to cure wounds and infections. Propagate by seed, by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.Įchinacea, commonly called Coneflower, has been cultivated as a hardy and showy perennial since the 1700s, both in North America and Europe.Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, but deer resistant. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds. Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens or cottage gardens.Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well drained soils.Will freely self-seeds if some of the seed heads are left in place. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements. ![]() Popular with bees, wasps, and butterflies, this coneflower variety is worthy of a place in pollinator gardens, perennial borders, prairies or wildflower gardens. Blooming from midsummer until frost, the striking blossoms hold their petals in a refined, horizontal arrangement, rather than drooping like the species. across (12 cm), adorned with a prominent burnt-orange central cone. Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' (Coneflower) is an upright perennial boasting a profusion of large, saturated pink flowers, 5 in.
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