Unlike other coneflowers, its petals are narrow and droop downward, giving it a delicate, graceful look in bloom.
Attracts bees, butterflies, and skippers, while its seed heads later provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds.
Its strong taproot makes it highly drought-tolerant, allowing it to thrive in dry prairies and rocky soils.
Used historically by indigenous people for immune-boosting teas and remedies, much like its relative, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).
Unlike other coneflowers, its petals are narrow and droop downward, giving it a delicate, graceful look in bloom.
Attracts bees, butterflies, and skippers, while its seed heads later provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds.
Its strong taproot makes it highly drought-tolerant, allowing it to thrive in dry prairies and rocky soils.
Used historically by indigenous people for immune-boosting teas and remedies, much like its relative, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).
Bloom time: mid-summer (occasionally again in the fall)
Habitats: edges and openings in woodlands; limestone glades; moist to mesic black soil prairies; savannas; thickets
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (up to 3.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: fertile loam; can tolerate soil with some clay or gravel
