Echinacea pallida

pale purple coneflower

Echinacea pallida is a robust, unbranched perennial featuring slim, lanceolate leaves. During summer, the plants boast charming daisy-like blossoms with striking reddish central cones and delicate, drooping, pale violet petals.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Spacing

24 Inches

Bloom Color

Pink, Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

pale purple coneflower Interesting Notes

Historically, Native Americans utilized Purple Coneflowers as medicinal plants. Today, there remains a market for their roots, which are employed in the creation of herbal medicines and tonics.

Echinacea pallida Growing and Maintenance Tips

It should be planted in well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight exposure. These native plants generally do not thrive in overly moist or poorly drained soil, as they are prone to rotting under such conditions. Once its taproot is established, it becomes highly drought-tolerant and require minimal care, although they may become difficult to transplant thereafter.