Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus' Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a beautiful and popular cultivar of purple coneflower. It is a vigorous grower, reaching 36-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. It has sturdy stems and large, daisy-like flowers with rosy purple petals and a prominent orange cone. The flowers bloom from early summer to fall and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but it will appreciate regular watering during hot, dry weather. Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is also deer-resistant and relatively resistant to pests and diseases.
To grow Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus', simply plant the seeds or seedlings in the spring. Space the plants 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth. Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is overwinter hardy in zones 4-9.
Here are some additional tips for growing Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus':
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Divide the plants every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
- Cut back the plants to the ground in the fall after the first frost.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow addition to any garden. It provides long-lasting blooms, attracts pollinators, and is relatively low-maintenance.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
