growing echinacea pallida from seed Echinacea pallida

growing echinacea pallida from seed Echinacea pallidaConeflowers are midwest US natives with a reputation for being short lived, and this is true as they are naturally fleeting plants. However, they will self sow when happy and can persist for years in the garden. They are happiest in full sun on rich, well drained soil. All species are deer and drought resistant. Pollinators adore them. We love E. pallida for its narrow, drooping pale pink petals. Tip: let the dried flower heads remain on the plant

Coneflowers are midwest US natives with a reputation for being short-lived, and this is true as they are naturally fleeting plants. However, they will self-sow when happy and can persist for years in the garden. They are happiest in full sun on rich, well-drained soil. All species are deer and drought resistant. Pollinators adore them.

We love E. pallida for its narrow, drooping pale-pink petals.

Tip: let the dried flower heads remain on the plant through winter. Their winter silhouette is wonderful and the seeds are a favorite among goldfinches.

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 36 in
Spread: 12 to 18 in
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Conditions: well-drained, average
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Pale Rose
Native Range: Wisconsin to east Kansas, south to Georgia and east Texas; rare east of Mississippi River