Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida
Pale Purple Coneflower
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Slightly smaller with a lighter flower color than the more common Echinacea purpurea. Blooms slightly earlier as well, opening in late spring to early summer. Highly attractive to pollinators and drought resistant once established.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Pale Purple Coneflower get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pale Purple Coneflower need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Pale Purple Coneflower need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Pale Purple Coneflower grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Pale Purple Coneflower deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Pale Purple Coneflower in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Pale Purple Coneflower wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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