Pale Purple Coneflower

Echinacea pallida

Pale, drooping pink flowers sit atop a thick, hairy stem which ranges from green to purple.  Its deep taproot will make it very drought tolerant once established. It needs well drained, soil or the root will start to rot. It can spread aggressively and needs competing plants, such as prairie grasses, to help limit its spread. Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry

Height: 3 feet

Bloom Time: June to July