{"product_id":"echinacea-pallida","title":"Echinacea pallida","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"41\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003ePale Purple Coneflower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"59\"\u003eEchinacea pallida is a hardy and elegant herbaceous perennial known for its distinctive, drooping pale pink to lavender petals surrounding a prominent central cone. Native to North America, this species brings a naturalistic, meadow-style aesthetic to garden settings and is highly valued for its resilience and ecological benefits. Flowering from late spring through summer, it produces tall, slender stems that sway gently in the breeze, adding movement and softness to planting schemes. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. Its deep taproot allows it to withstand dry periods and poor soils, making it ideal for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens. In addition to its ornamental appeal, Echinacea pallida is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, while its seed heads provide food for birds in autumn and winter if left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003e*Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eHeight: 0.8–1.2 m\u003cbr data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eWidth: 0.4–0.6 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003e*Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e*Flowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003ePale pink\u003cbr data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003eSoft lavender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e*Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003e*Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003e*Perennial\u003cbr data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e*Herbaceous\u003cbr data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e*Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003e*Suitable for Cottage Gardens\u003cbr data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e*Suitable for Naturalistic Planting\u003cbr data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003e*Long flowering period\u003cbr data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e*Attractive seed heads for winter interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003eRudbeckia\u003cbr data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eSalvia\u003cbr data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003eLavender\u003cbr data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003eAchillea\u003cbr data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003eGaura\u003cbr data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1653\"\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003eFor more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warners.com.au\/product-group\/2145-echinacea-pallida\/category\/38-small-to-medium-shrubs-hedging\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"17CM","offer_id":47758050590885,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Echinacea_pallida_17CM.jpg?v=1777076020","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/echinacea-pallida","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}