Quick answer: Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Moist to dry, acid or lime soils, preferably rich |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 4.5 ft, often shorter |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees |
Described as "a sometimes aggressive plant"; not formally regulated.
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Pale purple coneflower
Where is Pale purple coneflower native?
Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida) is native to 17 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pale purple coneflower bloom?
Pale purple coneflower blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pale purple coneflower need?
Light: Sun. Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Moist to dry, acid or lime soils, preferably rich. Mature height: Up to 4.5 ft, often shorter.
Is Pale purple coneflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts bees and butterflies, special value to native bees.
Is Pale purple coneflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pale purple coneflower is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Pale purple coneflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Echinacea pallida on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pale purple coneflower.
- White wild indigo Baptisia alba
- Eastern purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea
- Grayhead coneflower Ratibida pinnata
- Spotted beebalm Monarda punctata
- Hollow Joe-pye weed Eutrochium fistulosum
- Rattlesnake master Eryngium yuccifolium
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