Pink Baby Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) is a charming native wildflower known for its delicate pink petals that droop gracefully from a prominent central cone. This perennial coneflower species is an essential pollinator plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds, while offering drought tolerance and low-maintenance appeal.
Perfect for wildflower meadows, native plant gardens, and prairie-style landscapes, this non-GMO seed variety thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Once established, Pink Baby Coneflower becomes highly resilient, blooming year after year with its signature elegant flowers. A favorite for naturalized plantings and eco-friendly gardens.
Features
- Native perennial wildflower with pink, drooping petals
- Non-GMO and drought tolerant after establishment
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds
- Excellent for natural landscapes, rock gardens, or prairie plantings
- Easy to grow and maintain
Specifications
- Seed Type: Pink Baby Coneflower seeds
- Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida
- Plant Type: Perennial Wildflower
- Plant Height: 24 – 48 inches
- Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Germination Time: 14 – 21 days (may benefit from cold stratification)
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in 2nd year
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring or fall planting
- Planting Depth: ⅛ inch
- Spacing: 12 – 18 inches
- Optimal Temperature: 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
- Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Companion Plants: Black-eyed Susan, Bergamot, Joe-Pye Weed
- Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
- Pollinator Support: Excellent for bees, butterflies, and goldfinches
- Uses: Landscaping, cut flowers, native restoration projects
- Foliage: Narrow, hairy leaves with clumping growth habit
- Storage: Store seeds cool and dry for best viability
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratification: For best germination, chill seeds in moist paper towel for 4–6 weeks.
- Direct Sow or Start Indoors: Sow in early spring or fall directly into garden beds.
- Soil Prep: Choose well-draining soil; amend with compost if needed.
- Maintenance: Water young plants regularly; reduce watering once roots are established.
- Naturalizing: Let seed heads dry on the plant to self-seed or feed birds in fall.
