Echinacea purpurea
CONEFLOWER 'RUBY STAR'
SKU: 1647-10
One of the best strains of Echinacea is 'Ruby Star'. It is similar to E. 'Magnus' in that they both hold their petals in a horizontal arrangement, however, the petals of 'Ruby Star' are more substantial with a deeper magenta-red color.
Echinacea bloom over a long period, for many weeks, even a couple of months!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-8
Height: 24", 60 cm
Location: Sun or shade. Traditionally prefers full-sun locations, though we have plants in mostly-shady locations and they still bloom and grow well.
Seeds per packet: 10
Germination: Start indoors. Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 80 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
One of the best strains of Echinacea is 'Ruby Star'. It is similar to E. 'Magnus' in that they both hold their petals in a horizontal arrangement, however, the petals of 'Ruby Star' are more substantial with a deeper magenta-red color.
Echinacea bloom over a long period, for many weeks, even a couple of months!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-8
Height: 24", 60 cm
Location: Sun or shade. Traditionally prefers full-sun locations, though we have plants in mostly-shady locations and they still bloom and grow well.
Seeds per packet: 10
Germination: Start indoors. Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 80 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
