Yellow Coneflower

$6.99 USD

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Height at Maturity:

Under 12"

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Zones:

3-9

Usage:

Flowering

Shipped As:

Bare-root

Why Yellow Coneflower is a Must-Have for Your Garden

Echinacea paradoxa, also known as the Yellow Coneflower, is a type of purple coneflower named for its unique display of color. This varietal is native to Oklahoma, where Native Americans prized it for its beauty and medicinal qualities. Each daisy-shaped blossom has over a dozen narrow, drooping yellow petals that radiate from a coppery brown cone. With tall stems and long, sword-like, deep green leaves, this perennial is a brightly colored delight extending up to 3 feet tall. The sweetly scented blossoms are perfect for cutting and add liveliness to a rustic bouquet.

The hardy, self-sowing plant proliferates in most regions of the continental United States. These flowers make a charming addition to meadows and wildflower or pollinator gardens, and the flowers can thrive in the presence of deer or other animals. The blossoms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, goldfinches, and other pollinators who enjoy feeding on their nectar, pollen, and seed heads.

How to Grow and Care for Yellow Coneflower Plants

Echinacea paradoxa grows and flowers best in full sunlight. This drought—and heat-tolerant plant is easy to care for. It can adjust to multiple types of dirt, but it prefers well-drained, alkaline, or clay soil. The plant generates a long taproot that extends deep into the earth to find water and nourishment. The flowers should be watered enough to moisten these taproots in arid conditions.

The Yellow Coneflower peaks in early to mid-summer and continues to bloom as the months progress into fall. Gardeners can deadhead faded flowers to encourage lush and frequent blooming while keeping plants neat. As the weather turns colder, mulching plants can help insulate them from low temperatures. Plants that take hold in the spring or early summer and establish a robust root system should be able to survive the winter.

The Benefits of Adding Yellow Coneflower to Your Landscape

Yellow Coneflowers can be grown outdoors from seed planted in the fall. They naturally germinate in cold, moist soil and take a year or two to bloom. They can also be grown in well-drained, tall containers. If you fertilize them once a month and give them plenty of sun, these potted plants can grow almost anywhere. However you choose to plant them, these flowers will brighten your day.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom/Foliage Color

Yellow

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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