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Yellow coneflower is a hardy, herbaceous perennial with upright stems and daisy-like flowers featuring yellow petals and a prominent central cone. It adapts well to a range of climates and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. This plant establishes steadily and produces blooms over an extended period during the growing season. Yellow coneflower is suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized planting, where it provides structure and seasonal flowering.
Features
- Upright perennial with sturdy stems
- Produces yellow daisy-like flowers with central cones
- Adaptable to a range of climates and soil conditions
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized areas
- Extended flowering period during the growing season
Specifications
- Scientific name: Echinacea paradoxa
- Common name (US): Coneflower
- Seed type / variety: Yellow coneflower
- Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial
- USDA zones: 3–9
- Planting season: Spring and fall
- Growing season: Spring to late summer
- Sowing Season: February to April, September to October
- Germination time and conditions: 10–20 days at 18–22°C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate, low once established
- Mature plant size: 60–100 cm height, 30–45 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30–45 cm between plants
