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Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida Common Name: Pale Purple Coneflower Species Category: Dry Prairie Forb A wonderful cousin of the well-known species of this genus, this species has beautiful pale purple flowers whose heads range from 2"-3.5" in diameter. The long ray flowers of this plant's heads tend to droop, creating a visually stunning look. Growing in full sun and dry to medium soils, this species blooms late spring to late summer. It is a favorite nectar source for butterflies and provides seeds for birds. |