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Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida
Pale Purple Coneflower is beloved for its unique and charming blooms, which have long, narrow petals that elegantly droop down from a spiky, cone-shaped center. The flowers range in color from soft pink to light purple and bloom from late spring to mid-summer. Standing up to 3 feet tall, its delicate appearance contrasts beautifully with other more robust perennials in prairie plantings, wildflower meadows, or pollinator gardens.
Details
Height36” - 60”
Spread12"
Bloom SeasonJune – July
Soil Types
Clay
Loam
Sand
Soil Moisture
Dry
Medium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Range Map
Available
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Ecological Benefits
Maintenance Tips
- Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots.
- Deadhead to encourage additional blooming and to maintain a neat appearance or leave seedheads in place to feed birds later in the year.
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring to promote growth and propagation.



