Echinacea pallida
Pale Purple Coneflower
In late spring to mid-summer, tall bare stems are topped with single, showy lavender pink flowers with drooping petals and cone-shaped brown seed heads. It makes a good cut or dried flower. If old flower heads are not removed the seeds are eaten by birds.
Additional Information:
Height 24-36 Inches
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Spread 12- Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color Lavender Pink
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
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Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Season of Interest
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Mid (May-June) |
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Late (July-frost) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Fresh Cut Flower |
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Dried Flower |
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Sun Exposure
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Food/Birds |
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Butterfly Nectar |
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