Echinacea pallida is a prairie native valued for its elegant, narrow-petaled blooms and spiny central cones. You will enjoy pale purple flowers with distinctly drooping rays from early summer into midsummer, held on sturdy stems above a clump of narrow, dark green leaves. At maturity it typically reaches 24-36 inches tall and fits well in borders, native plantings, and meadow-style beds.

Plant it where you can give it full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It performs best in sun, but it adapts to a wide range of soils, including lean or rocky ground. Water regularly during establishment, then let the soil dry slightly between deep soakings; once established, it tolerates drought and heat far better than many perennials.

For the best display, avoid rich, overly amended soil and heavy, wet sites. If you want a tidier look, remove spent blooms, but consider leaving some seedheads standing to provide winter interest and a natural food source for songbirds. Cut stems back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

This coneflower is a great choice when you want long-lasting structure and pollinator activity. The flowers draw butterflies and other beneficial insects, and the seedheads can bring birds later in the season. Divide only when clumps become crowded, spacing plants so air can move through the foliage.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-10 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 12-24"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Poor Soil
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes

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