Echinacea- Pale Purple Coneflower

Description

The Pale Purple Coneflower is a striking perennial native to North America. It features graceful, pale lavender-pink flowers with drooping petals, making it stand out as one of the more delicate members of the Echinacea family.

Features:

Elegant Flowers: The flowers are light lavender to pale pink with slender, drooping petals that radiate from a prominent, spiny center.

Unique Growth Habit: The flowers’ elongated petals give the plant a more refined and airy appearance, ideal for a naturalistic garden.

Resilient & Hardy: Known for its adaptability to a range of soils and its drought-tolerance once established.

Wildlife-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Perennial

Flower Color: Pale Lavender-Pink

Flower Size: 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm)

Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

Sunlight: Full sun

Watering Needs: Drought-tolerant once established

Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Hardiness Zones: 3–8

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Growing Instructions:

Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

Planting Depth: Seeds should be sown about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.

Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) apart for proper airflow and healthy growth.