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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Common Names: Coneflower

Description:

Echinacea purpurea Magnus is a native found in open woods and on prairies. It grows to one meter in height and has long stiff stems with one large cone with showy purple ray flowers. The flower has long rays that reflex downward somewhat with a cone that is hard and prickly. This is a much valued perennial for the garden loved by butterflies and people. Great for cutting and drying. The dried center cones make a very long lasting dried flower, collect them in the late fall when the plants seeds are ripe.

Attributes   Plant Group: Flowering Hardiness: Zones 3 - 10 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 15-30 x Width 24 Flowering Period: Summer Flowering Attributes: Red Round (5-6 inches) Foliage Attributes: Green Deciduous foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun Only Soil: Sandy or Dry Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Division Fast-growing Provides Cut Flowers Attracts Butterflies

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