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Ruby Star Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'
Coneflower
In stock · from $14.99
Intense light carmine-red flowers bloom in summer. The petals extend outward instead of drooping as do other Coneflowers.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Ruby Star Coneflower get?
About 24-30" tall and 30" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Ruby Star Coneflower need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Ruby Star Coneflower need?
Moderate water use.
Will Ruby Star Coneflower grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Ruby Star Coneflower deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Ruby Star Coneflower in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Ruby Star Coneflower wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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