Pronounced (approximate): eh-ki-NAY-see-ah PAL-ih-dah
Long, narrow pale pink ray florets hang below a raised cone. Leaves are narrow and mostly untoothed.
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida): single flower head and narrow drooping rays. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Asteraceae
Life cycle Perennial wildflower
Blooms Early–midsummer
Height 2–3 feet
Habitat Prairies, glades, and sunny open ground
Other common names
Pale Purple Coneflower
Bloom timing and height vary by region. Native status refers to North America; see the range notes below.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Prairies, glades, and sunny open ground. Flowering season: early–midsummer.
Compare with Purple Coneflower, which usually has broader toothed leaves and broader rays. Photograph leaves as well as flowers when identifying coneflowers.
Long, narrow pale pink ray florets hang below a raised cone.
Leaves are narrow and mostly untoothed. Coarse hairy stems usually carry one prominent flower head.
Look in prairies, glades, and sunny open ground. Include a whole-plant view alongside closeups when studying this species.
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Native to North America; distribution varies by region.
Documented in these U.S. states
AL, AR, CT, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MO, NE, NY, NC, OK, RI, TN, TX, VA, WI, MD
State list includes reported native and introduced occurrence; it does not mean the plant is native in every listed state.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Pale Purple Coneflower in the quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.