Echinacea pallida #1
Echinacea pallida #1
Pale Purple Coneflower
Pale pink drooping petals, elegant native prairie coneflower
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Drooping, pale pinkish-purple flowers on rigid stems in June and July. Mass in the native plant or prairie garden. A larval host to the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. The seed heads attract goldfinches and other birds. Tolerates hot, humid conditions, but requires good drainage. Native to neighboring states. 2 - 3'
Botanical Name- Echinacea pallida
Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh puh-LID-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Dry to average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Pale pink
Bloom Time- June - July
Companion Plants- Schizachyrium scoparium (native prairie pairing, pollinators)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (native, honey), butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs), seed-eating birds (goldfinches)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP2
Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to prolong bloom; cut back old stems in late fall and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming to prolong flowers. Cut back in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Over-fertilization in clay can produce weak, floppy stems.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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