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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

Common name(s): Purple Coneflower
Family name: Asteraceae
Common family name: Aster Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 3
Perennation: perennial
Light level: sun, partial sun, partial shade
Flower color: purple
Plant height: 3 feet
Plant spread: 1 foot 6 inches
Deciduous: deciduous
Growth form: clump-forming
Leaf color: green
Range: Cultivated
Habit: herbaceous
Special characteristics: flower color, Attracts Butterflies
This purple-flowered coneflower has dark green leaves and light reddish purple petals. The petals of this flower are held more horizontally than other Echinacea varieties.

This cultivar is a nice addition in the perennial border. Flowering season can be prolonged by removing faded flowers. These flowers are useful in fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Zones 3 - 8

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