Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) is a seasonal interest plant with large, pink flowers in early summer. They prefer mesic to dry soil in sun to part sun where they can grow to be 3 feet tall. If the soil it too fertile, they may tend to flop when blooming. They are a good option for dry banks. Companion plants include Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) and Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa).
Maintenance
When in bloom, some stems may need to be staked. Pale Purple Coneflower can be deadheaded if needed, though the seed is attractive to songbirds.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks Soil Requirements
Clay,
Most Soils Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
June,
July Bloom Color
Pink Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 10-20