Echinacea pallida
Common name: Pale Coneflower
Echinacea pallida is a tough native prairie perennial. It is drought and heat tolerant and will grow well in poor soils. Blooms appear in early June and last 3-4 weeks. Flower stalks can flop over when in bloom, particularly when moisture levels are high. Placing other plants nearby for additional support or staking flower stalks may be necessary. Butterflies and bees love these flowers, and Goldfinches are often drawn to the seed heads as a food source.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Light Purple
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot