Echinacea pallida (pale purple coneflower)
Not to be confused with Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower), this coneflower is listed as threatened in Wisconsin. An excellent pollinator plant, the seedheads also attract goldfinches. Host plant for the silvery checkerspot butterfly and more. Drought-tolerant. Note: This plant needs well-drained soil.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: June, July
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Sold as: Deep pot (3.5" x 5")
Not to be confused with Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower), this coneflower is listed as threatened in Wisconsin. An excellent pollinator plant, the seedheads also attract goldfinches. Host plant for the silvery checkerspot butterfly and more. Drought-tolerant. Note: This plant needs well-drained soil.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: June, July
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Sold as: Deep pot (3.5" x 5")
Not to be confused with Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower), this coneflower is listed as threatened in Wisconsin. An excellent pollinator plant, the seedheads also attract goldfinches. Host plant for the silvery checkerspot butterfly and more. Drought-tolerant. Note: This plant needs well-drained soil.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: June, July
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Sold as: Deep pot (3.5" x 5")
