Name: Yellow Coneflower
Brand: NVK Nurseries
SKU: 5414-1LTR
Price: 13.0 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Echinacea paradoxa

A coneflower with long-lasting blooms and persistent seed heads that attract pollinators and birds through winter.

Rare flower native to a few central US states but will grow well in Ontario
Spherical brown seed cones atop downward-angling yellow petals
Narrow strap-like dark green leaves
Bloom Time: late spring to mid-late summer, with occasional rebloom continuing
Foliage height: 50cm

Size

1 litre

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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade, Shade

Soil Moisture

Well-drained, Moist, Dry, Average

Drought Tolerant

✓

Hardiness Zone

5 – 5

Mature Height (meters)

0.5 – 0.9

Mature Spread (meters)

0.3 – 0.4

Growth Rate

Medium

Flower Colour

Yellow

Foliage Colour

Green

Bloom Time

Summer

Habit

Upright

Deer Resistant

✓

Rabbit Resistant

✓

Pollinator Friendly

✓

Attracts Birds

✓

Landscape Uses

Border, Accent, Mass planting

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Grows best in full sun and dry soils. Because they are somewhat open, they should be planted in groups, to maximize impact. Deadheading will encourage further flowering, but is not necessary. Leaving flowers up for winter interest will also feed some birds. As with many perennials, clumps should be divided and re-spaced every 3-5 years.

Notes

This is the only species ofEchinaceathat flowers yellow, thus the 'paradox' of the species name. Arguably the most fragrantEchinacea.