4P Echinacea pallida/ Pale Purple Coneflower Native (TN)
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Blooming earlier than the more commonly available purple coneflower, the pale purple coneflower is a great way to add native diversity to your garden and support native butterflies!
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4P Echinacea pallida/ Pale Purple Coneflower Native (TN)
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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.
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