Bring in birds and butterflies by the dozens
Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year 1998
Irresistible to butterflies, long-blooming, ultra-colorful, and carefree—what could be more delightful than a large stand of brilliant Echinacea 'Magnus'? It was the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year, and one look at these big, hot-pink blooms will tell you why.
The petals are held nearly straight out from the bloom, instead of bent back like many other coneflowers, giving 'Magnus' more color on every giant 4- to 6-inch bloom. And there are simply so many blooms—they begin in late spring and continue into fall. When they finally do pass, be sure to let the birds feast on the huge mahogany-brown coneheads, or harvest them for dried arrangements.
Carefree in any sunny spot, these drought-tolerant plants reach 3½ feet tall, tolerating light shade though best in the blazing heat. Bearing literally hundreds of blooms over its many months of color, 'Magnus' is a garden workhorse, yet looks so effortless and lush in the sunny bed or border.
Echinacea 'Magnus' withstands the worst heat and dry weather that summer has to offer. The flowers are also superb in the vase—if you can tear them away from the butterflies, that is. A natural treasure, this classic variety belongs in every garden with space for plenty of colorful, long-lasting blooms.
| Genus | Echinacea |
| Species | purpurea |
| Variety | 'Magnus' |
| Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Bloom Start To End | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 3 ft 6 in |
| Plant Width | 3 ft |
| Bloom Size | 4 in - 6 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Award Winner, Bird Lovers, Flower, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Native, Needs Deadheading, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Rose |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Border, Cut Flowers, Outdoor |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |
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