A striking coneflower that blooms in early summer, and is less robust than Purple Coneflower.
Pollinator Type
Bees, butterflies, caterpillars
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 10
Height
3 to 4 ft.
Spread
1 to 3 ft.
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Dry Soil, Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
May, June, July
Design Considerations
Massing in sun or part shade woodland gardens.
Care and Maintenance
May need to be staked when in bloom.
Pest and Diseases
Japanese beetles are an occassional problem.
Establishment and Propagation
Root division and seed
Commercial Availability
Commonly available
Alternative Plant Selections
Purple Coneflower, Glade Coneflower
Native Status
Illinois native statewide
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Clump forming
Notes
The Echinaceas can be confused easily. Purple coneflower has broader petals and yellow pollen, pale purple has thinner petals and white pollen, and glade coneflower (in southern Illinois) has thinner petals and yellow pollen.
