Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
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Tried and True Recommended by 11 Professionals
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: purple coneflower
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 3 to 8
Garden Location: George Washington Carver Garden, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flower Borders
Height: 2.5 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June to August
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Description: Rosy purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies
Tolerates: Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow, Rocky Soil, Drought, Deer
Uses: Cut Flower

Culture

Purple coneflower should be grown in full sun to light shade. Light shade will enhance the rich colors of the petals in hot weather. It is relatively drought resistant and should be divided in the spring every 4 years.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Purple coneflower 'Magnus' has broad non-drooping petals of rosy purple surrounding a dark cone. It is a good cut flower.

Problems

Purple coneflower is subject to leaf spot. Japanese beetles may be a problem in areas that have this insect.

Garden Uses

Purple coneflower may be planted in the middle of a perennial border or in naturalized areas. It may be used for cut flowers. It will tolerate dry conditions.

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