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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Purple Coneflower
The classic purple coneflower. Beautiful rose pink ray petals with a coppery brown, spiky central cone. Petals are held horizontally, making the flowers appear even bigger. Newer blooms are more intense in color and lighten to pale rose as they age, lending a bicolor effect to the entire clump of Echinacea.
Praised for their large, daisy-like flowers which appear from midsummer thru fall, after many other perennials have finished blooming, Coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. If deadheaded, the bloom cycle will be extended. However, some spent blooms should be left on the plants in fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.
Echinacea purpurea is a wildflower native to the eastern United States and is well-adapted to survive the hot, windy conditions typical of that region. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and will live for many years.
Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. Though they will tolerate light shade, fewer flowers will be produced, and the plants will be weakened. Light, loamy soils are best, but coneflowers will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 1998
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2003
Height: 30 Inches
Spread: 18- 24 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer - Early Fall
Attracts Butterflies and Songbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - The Classic Coneflower
Bring vibrant color and enduring beauty to your garden with Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus', a true garden classic and winner of the 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year! Known for its large, vibrant rosy-purple petals surrounding a prominent orange-brown cone, 'Magnus' Coneflower adds a touch of elegance and attracts beneficial pollinators to your landscape. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make it a superb choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a robust and upright perennial that produces an abundance of large, daisy-like flowers from early summer through fall. The striking contrast between the vibrant petals and the prominent central cone creates a captivating display. 'Magnus' is a particularly vigorous cultivar, boasting larger flowers and stronger stems than many other Echinacea varieties. This North American native is not only beautiful but also beneficial, attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators while providing seed for birds in the winter.
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Hardiness Zones: 3-8 (USDA)
- Mature Height: 2.5-3 feet (30-36 inches)
- Mature Spread: 1-1.5 feet (12-18 inches)
- Bloom Time: June to September
- Flower Color: Rosy-purple petals with orange-brown cone
- Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sun for best flowering)
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types (including clay and sandy soils)
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Attracts Pollinators: Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
- Native Plant: Yes (North America)
Planting and Care:
- Planting Time: Spring or fall is ideal.
- Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Amend poor soil with compost or other organic matter.
- Spacing: Space plants 1-1.5 feet apart to allow for adequate growth.
- Planting Depth: Plant so that the crown of the plant is level with the soil surface.
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to help establish roots. Once established, 'Magnus' is drought-tolerant and requires watering only during prolonged dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Generally, no fertilizer is needed. A light application of a balanced fertilizer in spring can be beneficial but is not necessary.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. However, leaving some seed heads in the fall provides winter interest and food for birds.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate plants.
- Pests and Diseases: 'Magnus' is relatively pest and disease resistant. Watch for Japanese beetles and treat as needed. Fungal leaf spot can occur in humid conditions; ensure good air circulation and treat with fungicide if necessary.
Add 'Magnus' Coneflower to your garden and enjoy its vibrant color, pollinator-friendly nature, and easy-care charm!
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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'Magnus' purple coneflower
Super roots systems, and some of the plants even had flower buds!
