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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'

Also Known As

  • Purple Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Magnus' is the most popular and strongest coneflower of all time and usually the Echinacea purpurea parent to many of the new hybrid cultivars. 'Magnus Superior' is an improved form of 'Magnus' (oh my!) with deeper pink blooms, darker stems, larger coppery orange cones, and a more consistent growth habit. Plants are well-branched, strong and bushy. Plant in full sun in average (not overly rich), well-drained soils. Avoid soils that are overly moist in winter.
Large dark pink, fragrant flowers bloom non-stop through fall.

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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