Yellow Coneflower, Bush's Purple Coneflower, Ozark Coneflower
Echinacea paradoxa is the only Echinacea species to feature yellow flowers instead of the usual purple flowers. This North American herbaceous perennial produces large, daisy-like flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with narrow, drooping golden-yellow rays surrounding a conical, chocolate-brown central cone. The lovely combination of the prominent central cone and thin golden flower petals makes this Yellow Coneflower one of the most attractive prairie perennials. Aside from the subtle form and color of its elegant flowers, Echinacea paradoxa also features a dark green foliage of long, narrow leaves with linear veining. Vigorous, this Coneflower is noted for its long-lasting blooms and its tolerance to almost everything!
The paradox of this plant (hence its name) is that it is a yellow Coneflower while all other Echinacea species are purple and pink.
Echinacea, commonly called Coneflower, has been cultivated as a hardy and showy perennial since the 1700s, both in North America and Europe. Truly an American plant, native to the central and eastern part of the country, it was used by the early Native Americans to cure wounds and infections. A great prairie flower, its bright and large blossoms made a successful transition to the backyard. Traditionally purple, with ray flowers that droop downward off the central cone, Coneflowers today enjoy a rich variety of colors and flower shapes with ray florets held horizontal, single or even doubled, giving them the look of Chrysanthemum. Easily grown from seed, they thrive on neglect.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Echinacea |
Common names | Yellow Coneflower, Coneflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Echinacea |
Common names | Yellow Coneflower, Coneflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Echinacea paradoxa (Yellow Coneflower) do I need for my garden?
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