SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea pallida

COMMON NAME: Pale Purple Coneflower

GARDEN SIZE: 24-48 inches tall x 12-48 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3-10

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does well in rain gardens.

HABIT (FORM): Upright

FOLIAGE: Dark green, toothless leaves

FLOWERS: Pale pinkish-purple with coppery-orange centers; Fragrant; Strong cone shape. Blooms June-July.

PLANT ORIGIN: Native Tennessee

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports local bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches).

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, rain gardens. Cut flowers.