Echinacea pallida

Pale Purple Coneflower

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Native North American perennial with drooping pale purple petals and a prominent central cone. Drought tolerant herb used medicinally for immune support.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pale Purple Coneflower
Family Asteraceae
Genus Echinacea
Species Pallida
Origin United States (Central)
Blooming Summer to Autumn, July through October
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or gravelly soil; tolerates poor soils

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Watering

Low water needs once established; drought tolerant. Water regularly during first growing season.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best blooming, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization required; apply compost annually in spring

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom; cut back to ground level after frost

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Feb
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May
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Aug
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Oct
Nov
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-13° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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