Pale Purple Coneflower

Echinacea pallida

Landscape Focus

A tall, airy structural perennial used to add movement and soft color in dry prairie plantings.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Height: 3' - 4'

Spacing: 18" - 24"

Bloom Color: Pale lavender

Bloom Time: June, July

Root Type: Deep taproot

Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Plant Description

Pale Purple Coneflower features narrow, drooping petals and a prominent central cone that gives it a distinctive prairie appearance. It thrives in dry, well-drained soils and full sun. This species establishes deep roots and becomes highly drought tolerant. Minimal care is needed aside from occasional spring cleanup.