Prima Ruby Coneflower
Best compact perennial for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-lasting summer color.
The Prima Ruby Coneflower is a blooming powerhouse, offering a vibrant summer perennial display packed with bold red flowers featuring dark eyes. This short, compact variety is ideal for the front of perennial beds, providing continuous color from early summer until the first frost. It thrives in full sun and requires moderate water and well-drained, fertile soil. Care involves deep watering during the first season and pruning spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering. This reliable addition brings low-maintenance summer color to any garden.
$16.99
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4.6
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Category Rank
1076
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#1076 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
/ Herbaceous Perennial
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking an extended season of vibrant color
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or container space
- Eco-conscious homeowners wanting low-effort pollinator support
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners who prefer a hands-off maintenance routine
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Plant owners looking for long-term, permanent landscape fixtures
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering from early summer through the first frost is exceptional.
Garden Versatility
Compact size makes it perfect for borders, beds, or container gardening.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort beyond basic watering and occasional deadheading.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your garden safe from common wildlife damage.
Visual Impact
Bold red petals and dark centers create a striking, high-contrast display.
Climate Adaptability
Hardy in zone 4, though it demands well-drained soil to thrive.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cultivar Patent Number
PP #30,204
Mature Height
15 in
Mature Spread
15 in
USDA Zone 4
Soil Type
Fertile
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Features
- Continuous blooming from early summer to frost
- Short and compact habit for borders
- Bold red flowers with dark eyes
- Tolerates mild drought once established
- Encourages strong root development
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Prima Ruby Coneflower. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive robust and healthy, establishing quickly in the garden. The primary delight centers on the vibrant, true ruby color, which maintains its intensity throughout the long blooming season. Gardeners appreciate this reliable performance and stunning aesthetic, confirming the plant is a worthwhile investment for adding dependable, high impact color to sunny borders.
Know before you buy
This variety is a continuous bloomer, providing vibrant red flowers from early summer all the way through the first frost of the season.
Yes, its short, compact habit makes it an excellent choice for containers and patio pots, provided the container has good drainage.
Since the Prima Ruby reaches a mature spread of 15 inches, you should space them approximately 15 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
It is considered a medium-maintenance plant. The primary tasks are deep watering during the first season and pruning spent blooms to encourage the plant to produce more flowers.
The Prima Ruby Coneflower is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
Yes, this herbaceous perennial is hardy down to USDA Zone 4, meaning it can withstand cold winter temperatures in those regions.
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