Yellow Coneflower

Echinacea paradoxa

Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) is a seasonal plant with yellow flowers in late spring into summer. They prefer dry to mesic soil in full sun where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for banks and slopes. Companion plants include ‘Iron Butterfly’ Ironweed (Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') and Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis).

Maintenance

No serious maintenance needs.

About

Light Requirements
Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Requirements
Banks
Soil Requirements
Rock
Height
Short, Medium
Spacing
1 foot
Category
Seasonal
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Illinois Native Plant Status
No
Bloom Time
May, June, July
Bloom Color
Yellow
Seasonality
Summer
Sociability
Groups of 5-10, Groups of 10-20