Echinacea simulata (pale purple coneflower) bears showy, faded magenta and repeat-blooming blooms during early summer to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, cut flowers, mass planting, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Echinacea simulata tolerates drought. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Echinacea simulata (pale purple coneflower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
