Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower 'Magnus') — Clump forming

Overview

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall and 0.5 m wide. Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and 6.0-7.0 pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and pollinator gardens. It is native to Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia.

About

Echinacea purpurea, the eastern purple coneflower, purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, or Echinacea, is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to parts of eastern North America and present to some extent in the wild in much of the eastern, southeastern and midwestern United States, as well as in the Canadian Province of Ontario.

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About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Full sun
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Suggested uses: Borders, Cut flowers, Pollinator gardens
Native to: Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil, drought tolerant once established, avoid overwatering
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooming; cut back in late fall or early spring
Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'?

Prefers well-drained soil, drought tolerant once established, avoid overwatering.

Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'?

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.

What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' need?

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers 6.0-7.0 soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.