purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'
Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflowerCycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Purplish pink Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
purple,pink,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior') should be watered when the top 1-2" of soil is dry. A deep, thorough watering every 7-10 days during the summer season is usually enough to maintain adequate moisture. During the summer months, it helps to provide a supplemental deep watering once per week if the weather is unusually hot and dry. During the winter months, water only when the soil is totally dry. Make sure not to overwater as the plant may become prone to fungal diseases.
sunlight
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior') should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day during the growing season. This plant typically blooms during the late summer and fall, and it can tolerate some light shade during the peak of the summer. This species thrives in full sun, so providing it with enough sunlight will help to ensure your plant's success.
pruning
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior') should be pruned back once the flowering season ends. Pruning should reduce the plant height by 1-third, removing shoots just above a healthy bud or node. When pruning, leave at least 1-third of the plant's growth intact. Additionally, deadhead blooms after they have finished blooming. This will encourage the plant to produce more blooms and should be done on a regular basis throughout the flowering season. Finally, generally speaking, the plant should be pruned in the late winter or early spring in preparation for the next season’s growth.
