Echinacea pallida Hula Dancer (Pale Purple Coneflower)

Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer' (Pale Purple Coneflower) is a clump-forming perennial boasting a profusion of daisy-like flowers adorned with narrow, pink-flushed white petals gracefully hanging from a prominent reddish-brown central cone. Blooming from early to midsummer, with sporadic blooms into fall, the lightly fragrant blossoms are borne on upright, sturdy stems above the foliage of strap-like, lance-shaped green leaves. This attractive perennial is worthy of a place in pollinator gardens, perennial borders, prairies, or wildflower gardens.

• Grows up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). Will freely self-seeds if some seed heads are left in place.
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Cut back stems as the blooms fade which may promote new blooms. Flowers may be kept on the plant for winter interest.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.
• Echinacea pallida species is native to North America, primarily in the southeastern and central US where it grows happily in well-drained prairies and grasslands.