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Pale Purple Coneflower

  • Echinacea pallida
  • 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
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
  • NA

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