![]() Specific epithet means pale in probable reference to the pale pinkish-purple petals. Genus name of Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos meaning hedgehog or sea-urchin in reference to the spiny center cone found on most flowers in the genus. Leaves can be up to 6 inches long, with the leaves longer on the lower part of the plant and shorter near the top. Leaf or needle arrangement, size, shape, and texture: The simple leaves may be alternate or opposite and are medium green. If a coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8) has not yet flowered, use coneflower leaf identification to help you identify the plant. Best flower display is in late June to late July, with sporadic continued bloom into autumn. Purple coneflower grows 2 to 4 feet high and 1 to 2 feet wide. This species is distinguished by (a) thin, extremely-reflexed rays which almost droop straight down and (b) very narrow, parallel-veined leaves which have no teeth. Flowers appear on rigid stems to 2-3’ (less frequently to 4’) tall over a long summer bloom. Because purple coneflower is native to grass prairies, it prefers well-drained soil and tolerates drought well. All parts of the plant are purported to have immune-boosting effects. ![]() It features narrow, parallel-veined, toothless, dark green leaves (4-10” long) and large, daisy-like flowers with drooping, pale pinkish-purple petals (ray flowers) and spiny, knob-like, coppery-orange center cones. Purple coneflower has long been sought after for its cold-fighting properties, especially in teas. ![]() As indicated by its name, this purple coneflower has long light purple rays that droop down its center cone. Echinacea pallida, commonly known as pale purple coneflower, is a coarse, hairy perennial of prairies, savannahs, glades and open dry rocky woods from Nebraska to Michigan south to Georgia and Texas. purpurea) is most common and readily available.
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