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Echinacea Purpurea Magnus
Flower
FlowerEchinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
- Partial sun
- Zones 3–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6.1–7.8
Overview
This Perennial Plant of the Year winner showcases massive 7-inch purple flowers with flat, horizontal petals and prominent orange cones that attract goldfinches and butterflies. Unlike many coneflowers with drooping petals, Magnus holds its petals proudly horizontal for maximum impact. A native prairie wildflower that's incredibly drought tolerant and provides four-season interest with its architectural seed heads.
Planting
Direct sow in fall or start indoors with cold stratification. Seeds need 30 days cold treatment. First year plants establish, bloom heavily second year.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.1–7.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 15-30.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, Japanese beetles, eriophyid mites. Common diseases: Root rot in wet soils, aster yellows, powdery mildew in humid conditions.