Overview
Echinacea pallida is a upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with green foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Echinacea pallida grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders and wildlife gardens. It is native to Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland and Ontario.
About
Echinacea pallida, the pale purple coneflower, is a species of herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asteraceae. It is sometimes grown in gardens and used for medicinal purposes.
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About the genus
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echinacea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Echinacea pallida size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echinacea pallida
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Echinacea pallida?
Echinacea pallida prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echinacea pallida need?
Echinacea pallida grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry.
How big does Echinacea pallida grow?
Echinacea pallida reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Echinacea pallida hardy in the UK?
Echinacea pallida has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Echinacea pallida?
Division, seed.
More in the Echinacea genus
- Echinacea 'Bright Star'Coneflower
- Echinacea 'White Swan'Coneflower
- Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer'Pale Purple Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel'
- Echinacea purp. 'Magnus Superior'Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Magnus'Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink'Coneflower
- Echinacea purpurea dark-stemmedPurple Coneflower
