Echinacea pallida

Narrow pale purple-pink petals droop from a spiny dark cone
Flowers up to 10 cm
Lance-shaped hairy basal leaves
Very adaptable to drought and heat
Bloom Time: All summer

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Purple (pale)

HEIGHT:
75-90 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Echinacea pallida thrives in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. They are drought-tolerant, once established, and adaptable to heat and poor soils. Taller cultivars may grow leggy and require support if grown in dense shade. Regular deadheading is recommended to improve appearance, but not necessary to increase bloom time. Direct sun exposure helps develop proper flower pigmentation. Pay special attention to plant depth: crown must be at or slightly above soil level. Freely self-seeds if finished blooms are left on the plant.

Additional Notes about Pale Purple Coneflower:

Native to Ontario

Larval host plant for various moths and butterflies, including the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly. It is an excellent nectar source for many species of bees and butterflies, including the threatened Ottoe Skippers and Regal Frittilaries. The seeds provide food for small birds including goldfinches. The plant also attracts beneficial insects such as parasitic wasps, which help manage other pests.