Echinacea pallida
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
Another dwarf selection that has perky-looking, upward-facing flowers in rosy-purple. This one even looks good in containers. The flowers are held on very strong stems with dark green foliage. Adaptable to poor dry soils. Adds winter interest if plants are left standing. U.S. native.
Uses: Borders, Cut Flower, Mass Planting
Nature Attraction: Butterflies
Growth Habit: Upright
Homeowner Growing Tips: Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. They can tolerate light shade, but they will produce fewer flowers and the plants will be weakened. They will grow in any well-drained soil, though light and loamy soils are best. They are drought tolerant once established, and if properly cared for they will form an attractive colony that will live for years to come.