Echinacea Seeds – Red Ruby Coneflower

Echinacea Seeds – Red Ruby Coneflower produce vibrant, daisy-like blooms with deep red petals surrounding a raised cone-shaped center. Known for their long-lasting flowers and strong stems, these perennials add a bold splash of color to gardens, borders, and pollinator habitats. The Red Ruby Echinacea variety is valued for its resilience, thriving in sunny conditions and tolerating drought once established.

A favorite among gardeners, this plant attracts butterflies and bees throughout the summer and early fall. Its sturdy growth and easy-care nature make it perfect for both beginners and experienced growers seeking low-maintenance, colorful plants that return year after year.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Coneflower

• Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea

• Variety: Red Ruby

• Flower Color: Deep red to ruby pink

• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming

• Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)

• Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall

• Special Feature: Attracts pollinators and supports native wildlife

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after frost or start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost date

• Germination Time: 14–28 days

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 1.5–3 feet (45–90 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to September

  • Mid Zones (6–7): April to October

  • Southern Zones (8–9): March to November

• Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering, cut back in late fall

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, cut flower arrangements, and perennial beds