Agrostemma githago | Light Rose Eric kotite Echinacea simulata is very similar

Echinacea simulata is very similar in appearances to Echinacea pallida in that the petals are thin and droop away from the cone

shallowly lobed at the edges

Grows best in full sun

Also known as Orchid Primrose

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Agrostemma githago | Light Rose Eric kotite Echinacea simulata is very similarAlso known as Corn Cockle, these lovely wildflowers are increasingly popular again in gardens as they make lovely cut flowers. Their delicate blush pink petals sit atop of the stems and have lovely movement. Perfect in bouquets and posies. Known in the past as a prolific wildflower, but knocked back hugely by weedsprays in the past, it's so good to see these making a comeback into the gardens. We've packed a few of these into a pot but they divide