(0)
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' {24 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}
|
This coneflower is easy to grow and forms neat clumps of foliage. From early summer to early autumn, it produces dazzling, vibrant, rose-pink/purple daisy-like flowers. Its blooms are lightly fragrant and at (up to) 6 inches across, they are larger than most other Echinaceas, as well as having less droopy petals.
Named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998, Magnus is moderately tolerant of salt and is by far one of the best perennials on the market today.
USDA: Echinacea purpurea: Characteristics - Fact Sheet - Plant Guide
This plant is available for 25% off in our butterfly package.
Named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998, Magnus is moderately tolerant of salt and is by far one of the best perennials on the market today.
USDA: Echinacea purpurea: Characteristics - Fact Sheet - Plant Guide
This plant is available for 25% off in our butterfly package.
| General information about Echinacea (Coneflower): Echinacea plants are long-lived perennials. They are prolific bloomers that have attractive foliage and uniquely and beautifully formed flowers. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. They are a great choice for cut flowers, dried arrangements, naturalizing, and beds and borders: they are considered to be one of the finest border plants. Coarse deep green 8-inch leaves are serrated and act as a pleasing foil for smaller plants. Echinacea is long lasting as a cut flower and attractive to butterflies. Flowers abound in early summer and then continue until frost. The flower heads have rays (petals) and greenish-changing-to-orange/brown centers. At maturity, the rays angle downward and the center assumes a distinctive cone shape. Coneflowers are tolerant of poor soil, heat, humidity and drought; in addition, deer tend to avoid them. They spread rapidly in southern zones and moderately fast in northern zones. Echinacea prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Southern heat and humidity aren't bothersome and blooms last a long time both on the plant and in a vase. Deadheading will prolong flowering and prevent seeding; at the same time, birds go crazy for Echinacea seeds and the seedheads are attractive during winter (especially in snow). If you do choose to remove them, leave foliage at the plants' base to overwinter. Not only is Echinacea a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also a potent medicine. Reports state that ingestion of this plant increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flus, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections, purifies the blood, and flushes waste from the lymphatic system. |
- Cold hardiness zone: 2-10 (-50 degrees F) [ Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a "fringe" zone (one of the ends of this range) ]
- AHS Heat Zone: 9-1
- Light:
Full sun 
Part sun - Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature height: 24-36"
- Spread: 18-24"
- Spacing: 15-20"
- Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits, Salt
- pH of Soil: 4.5 - 8.5, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
- Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Grows Under Trees: Pine - No, Walnut - No, Other - Yes
- Good for Borders: Yes
- Long Bloom Time: Yes
- Native to the U.S.: Yes
|
FREE SHIPPING!
$102.48 for 1 pack of 24 plants ($4.27 per plant) 10-41 packs - $97.68 per pack ($4.07 per plant) Additional discounts
In stock.
|
