Echinacea 'TNECHPR' ~ Prima™ Ruby Coneflower Size:1 GALLON 6PK Image: stephen boisvert from Chicago

Image: stephen boisvert from Chicago

3' apart under the drip line

The sunny yellow flowers are large for the species and bloom from spring into fall

The panicle clusters a deep pink-red regardless of the PH and blooms first on old wood in early summer and the again from late in summer into fall on new wood

It's large and panicles held above the foliage bloom white and gain rosy-pink tones in summer

Echinacea 'TNECHPR' ~ Prima™ Ruby Coneflower Size:1 GALLON 6PK Image: stephen boisvert from ChicagoPrima Ruby Coneflower is a compact freely branching native perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and aromatic dark green foliage. Heavy blooms of fragrant, vibrant red flowers with large raised dark cones begin in early summer continue until the first frost. Thrives in full sun and well drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.