Pale Purple Echinacea

Native wildflower to the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Blooming earlier in the season than other echinaceas, the 2-3” pale, rosy-pink petals are slender and hang gracefully downward. The flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the seed heads will feed the birds later in the season. Sturdy, long stems are also great for cutting. Low-maintenance, adaptable, and tolerant of drought, poor soils, heat, and humidity. Self-seeds. Grows 24-36”. 

100 seeds 

PLANTING

Echinacea pallida

Perennial, Zones 3-9

Germination: 10-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF.

Seed Planting Depth: Sow ⅛” deep

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 18-24" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors: Mid-spring and fall

Growth Habit: Upright

Height and Width: 24-36" by 18-24"

Spacing:  18-24" apart

Light Needs:  Full sun

Soil Needs: Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in the first season when started early indoors, mid to late summer thereafter.

Uses: Flower beds, cottage and wildflower gardens, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and birds

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend the soil with compost before transplanting. Cut back stems as the blooms fade; this encourages more flower production. Don’t cut the plant down in the fall; leave the edible seedheads up for the birds