Pale Purple Coneflower - Echinacea pallida
Echinacea pallida, commonly known as pale purple coneflower, is a striking perennial herb characterized by its slender, drooping pale pink to purple ray florets encircling a prominent central cone. The plant's elongated, lanceolate leaves and tall, unbranched stems add vertical interest to any landscape. Historically, indigenous peoples utilized this species for various health-related purposes, including treatments for respiratory infections and as a general health tonic. In garden or prairie settings, Echinacea pallida serves as an excellent focal point, providing structural height and attracting pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry to Dry
Bloom Time: May to July
Height: 1.5 to 3 feet
Wetland Status: Facultative Upland (FACU)
Echinacea pallida, commonly known as pale purple coneflower, is a striking perennial herb characterized by its slender, drooping pale pink to purple ray florets encircling a prominent central cone. The plant's elongated, lanceolate leaves and tall, unbranched stems add vertical interest to any landscape. Historically, indigenous peoples utilized this species for various health-related purposes, including treatments for respiratory infections and as a general health tonic. In garden or prairie settings, Echinacea pallida serves as an excellent focal point, providing structural height and attracting pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry to Dry
Bloom Time: May to July
Height: 1.5 to 3 feet
Wetland Status: Facultative Upland (FACU)
Echinacea pallida, commonly known as pale purple coneflower, is a striking perennial herb characterized by its slender, drooping pale pink to purple ray florets encircling a prominent central cone. The plant's elongated, lanceolate leaves and tall, unbranched stems add vertical interest to any landscape. Historically, indigenous peoples utilized this species for various health-related purposes, including treatments for respiratory infections and as a general health tonic. In garden or prairie settings, Echinacea pallida serves as an excellent focal point, providing structural height and attracting pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry to Dry
Bloom Time: May to July
Height: 1.5 to 3 feet
Wetland Status: Facultative Upland (FACU)
