Echinacea purpurea `Magnus`
What does Magnus flower look like?
'Magnus' has broad non-drooping petals of rosy purple surrounding a dark cone. Japanese beetle and leaf spot are occasional problems. Susceptible to aster yellows disease. Excellent, long-blooming flower for massing in the border, meadow, native plant garden, naturalized area, wildflower garden or part shade area of woodland garden.
How do you grow Echinacea purpurea Magnus?
For best results grow Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' in full sun in well-drained soil. It's well suited to growing in a mixed herbaceous border or prarie-style planting scheme. Echinacea ‘Magnus’ is known for attracting bees, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
What is Echinacea purpurea Magnus?
Award-winner Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ is a sun-loving perennial that stands out with its bold, giant flowers whose rosy purple petals are held out flat rather than drooping like most coneflowers.
Purple Coneflower Care
Purple coneflowers grow well just about anywhere in USDA hardiness zones three through nine, but in colder climates, you may want to give them a little winter protectionin their first year. However, once established, coneflowers are rugged and hardy. Coneflowers grow well from seed and can be dividedto make new plants. They can also be grown from s
Pruning Purple Coneflower
Pruning purple coneflower is helpful, but not imperative. You can leave the plants standing throughout the winter months to feed the birds, and shearingthem back in the spring will result in bushier plants that bloom longer into the season. That being said, deadheadingis the primary maintenance for coneflowers. They are prolific bloomers, and deadh
How to Grow Purple Coneflower from Seed
Purple coneflowers are relatively easy to grow from seed. If you'd like to save the seed, wait until the cone has fully dried—it should be darker in color and stiff to the touch. The seeds are attached to the sharp spines, so you'll want to wear gloves, and separate the seeds from the cone. Spread them on a paper plate or screen to dry thoroughly b
Common Pests/Diseases
For the most part, coneflowers have very few problems. As long as the plants are given plenty of room for good air circulation, they should not be bothered by fungal diseases. If you see mildew or spots on the leaves, simply cut them back and let them fill in on their own. A few pests enjoy coneflowers, so keep an eye out for Japanese beetles, aphi
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Evaluating new Echinacea cultivars - Plant Grower A Database
tions with pink to purple or white flowers have been introduced and become immensely popular The Perennial Plant Association selected E purpurea ' Magnus' |
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Echinacea purpurea Magnus - Department/Division:
Description Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (purple coneflower) is an upright, clump-forming perennial The leaves are medium to dark green with a |
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Echinacea purpurea - NC State Extension
Source: http://www plants ces ncsu edu/plants/all/Echinacea-‐purpurea ( drooping) Some cultivars of Echinacea purpurea include: 'Magnus', 'Ruby Star', |
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CONEFLOWER MAGNUS Echinacea purpurea Magnus
CONEFLOWER 'MAGNUS' Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Characteristics • Type: Perennial • Zone: 3 to 8 • Height: 2 50 to 3 00 feet • Spread: 1 00 to 1 50 |
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Echinacea purpurea Magnus - Heiner Lieth - UC Davis
22 août 2005 · Potential for Phytotoxicity of Mogeton 25 WP (Quinoclamine) on Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus') By Heiner Lieth, Director |
