Coneflower

About this plant

Known for its stunning, large, daisy-like flowers with rich pinkish-red petals and prominent central cones, Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' is a garden favorite and a pollinator magnet. These robust perennials offer a cheerful display from mid-summer through fall, providing essential nectar sources late in the season when many other flowers have faded. Beyond their beauty, 'Ruby Star' Coneflowers are incredibly resilient, tolerating a range of conditions once established. They are ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, or as a vibrant accent in a mixed planting, adding both visual appeal and ecological value. Easy to grow and maintain, this cultivar is a testament to the enduring appeal of native plants, adapted to thrive with minimal fuss while attracting beneficial insects.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerant of drought, heat, humidity, and poor soils. May be cut back in late fall or left standing over winter to provide architectural interest and food for birds. Division may be needed every 3-4 years.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.