Echinacea pallida

Pale Coneflower / Sweet-Scented Coneflower

Echinacea pallida is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soils. Its long narrow petals drape elegantly around the cone and sway in gentle breezes. Plant in groups of three or more for best effect.

Benefits

	Easy to Grow
	Drought Tolerant
	Good Cut Flower
	Feeds Butterflies and Birds
	Cones can be used in dried arrangements

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Easy to grow in full sun to part shade but flowers best in full sun

Adapts to drought, moist soil, heat, humidity and poor soil

Let flowers go to seed and you will find finches and other songbirds visiting the plants for seed. Old flower stems will remain erect and interesting in the garden through winter.

Height 2-3 Feet

Spread 12-18 Inches

Native Range Found in dry fields and rocky open woods from Maine to Wisconsin, south to Texas and Georgia. Distribution Maps by State and County

Native Trivia Echinacea comes from the Greek word "echinos" meaning hedgehog in reference to the spiny center cone.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-10

"Cones provide plenty of nectar for butterflies in summer and if flower heads are not removed, they are often visited in winter by goldfinches who perch on or below the cones to feed on the seeds."

Characteristics & Attributes