It spreads a decent amount by seed after a few years. Basal leaves have long stems and grow to 6 inches long they are. The ray flowers are various shades of magenta or rose-purple. Flowerheads are usually solitary, terminal, and quite large. The seed heads of Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) are attractive in fall and winter, and the seeds provide food for birds. Purple coneflower is a native perennial wildflower with large, daisy-like flowers with slightly drooping magenta petals (ray flowers). Pale Purple Coneflower eventually forms large clumps with many tall flowers. These perennial coneflowers attract hoverflies and parasitoid wasps, so theyre useful for pest control in companion plantings. Pale Purple Coneflower is a perfect companion to other summer blooming prairie flowers such as Butterfly Milkweed, Prairie Coreopsis, and Hoary Vervain.Īlso available in 12-packs of plugs here Detailsīenefits: Butterflies, Pollinators Design Tips Companion plants for Purple Coneflower include Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), and Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium).
The seeds attract songbirds throughout fall and winter–a natural birdseed that provides enjoyment for birds and people throughout the year. Recommended Companion Plants for Echinacea (Purple Coneflowers) Lavender Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Ornamental Oregano Goldenrod (Solidago) Sedum (Stonecrop) Davids Favorite Varieties of Purple Coneflower: The huge flowered, deep rose-pink colored Echinacea purpurea ‘Rubinstern’ (‘Ruby Star’). products new description - Outstanding ornamental flower this has the same uses as the two previous listings although some consider it weaker.
This will create a pollinator sanctuary and also ensure your garden is. Pale Purple Coneflower blooms in early summer and is long-lived. We recommend growing other native plants with coneflowers.
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