glade coneflower
Echinacea simulata
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pale pinkish-purple
Notes
Glade coneflower (Echinacea simulata) is a perennial for borders, meadows, and cut flower arrangements. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun. It bears pale pinkish-purple blooms in late spring and again from early to late summer. Plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches.
Pairs well with Hummingbird's mint, Yellow iris, and Evelyn rose.
Native range
Central United States.