pale purple coneflower
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Perennial coneflower species, about 1.2m tall, with hairy linear mid-green leaves, and bearing distinctive pale pink flowers, the ray petals are long and linear, reflexed to droop down and surrounding a central orange-brown cone, from midsummer to early autumn; native to prairies of eastern USA
Scientific classification
- Species
- pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida)
- Genus
- Echinacea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pale purple coneflower
Distribution map
Eastern North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pale purple coneflower
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pale purple coneflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back stems as the blooms fade which may encourage further flowering; flowers may be kept on the plant for winter interest
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13°C in spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn although they resent disturbance. Propagate by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun with protection from excessive winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free but young growth may be susceptible to slugs
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