Description
Echinacea pallida, the Pale Purple Coneflower, is a graceful prairie native distinguished by its slender, drooping pale lavender petals and prominent orange-brown central cone. The effect is delicate and airy, especially when planted en masse. Medicinally, its roots have been used in a similar way to E. angustifolia, though it is less potent. In the garden, it thrives in sunny, well-drained soils, growing 60–90cm tall. Its more open, wildflower look makes it particularly suited to naturalistic and pollinator-friendly plantings.
