Echinacea ‘Magnus’ (Purple Coneflower)

(Echinacea purpurea)

Extra large pink flowers with a copper colored cone.  The bicolor effect from this variety is due to the blooms intense color fading as they age. Grows to 3′ tall and blooms early summer.  Makes a nice cut flower. Attracts bees and butterflies. Perennial Plant Association 1998 Plant of the Year. Full sun or a little afternoon shade will help keep the color of the blooms brighter.Perennial.