Coneflower paradoxa Yellow
Great for the water-saving garden!
Coneflower is native to Central and North America, so it will put up with just about anything your climate has to offer. A butterfly magnet beyond compare, it begins blooming as soon as the hot weather arrives and just keeps coming. The flowers are borne on long, stiff stems that make terrific fresh bouquets and dry beautifully if you want to use the handsome cones as Everlastings. And unlike many perennials, you'll get a full season of bloom from this Coneflower the first year from seed!
Coneflower is very drought tolerant, ideal for today's water-wise (xeriscapic) gardens. If you'd like to design a xeriscapic garden with lots of summer color, consider combining it with bright Bee Balm Red Shades. It is also a fine companion to the delightful new dwarf Cleome.
This plant reaches 32 inches tall and 24 inches wide in full sun, with an upright, open habit and plenty of flowering stems. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil; water well during growth until it is established. Pkt is 50 seeds. Zones 4-8.
| Genus | Echinacea |
| Species | paradoxa |
| Variety | Yellow |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 2 ft 8 in |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Cut Flowers, Everlastings, Ornamental, Outdoor |
