Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Pallida) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Echinacea pallida is a herbaceous perennial native to North America, known for its pale purple to pink drooping petals and large spiny cone-shaped center.

Pale Purple Coneflower

Pale Purple Coneflower

Echinacea Pallida

Echinacea pallida is a herbaceous perennial native to North America, known for its pale purple to pink drooping petals and large spiny cone-shaped center.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:pollinator garden, drought-tolerant garden, native plant garden

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Pale Purple Coneflower

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Echinacea