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Echinacea Seeds - Yellow Coneflower
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Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea Paradoxa) - This drought tolerant perennial attracts nectar seeking butterflies in the summer and small seed eating birds in the fall. Typically, this species is seen blooming naturally in meadows, but it is also a great addition to any xeriscape flower garden.MORE ECHINACEA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
20 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full Sun
SOIL TYPE
Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Echinacea Paradoxa
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 - 1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 24 inches
Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea Paradoxa) - Grown from flower seeds, this Yellow Coneflower is very similar in stature and form to Pale Purple Coneflower; however, it has brilliant yellow petals instead of the characteristic purple shades that are most often seen. It has daisy-like petals around a brown central cone, and this Echinacea plant has a deep taproot so it can survive intense sun and drought like conditions. Perfect for xeriscaping.
Great cut flower
Typically, it is seen blooming naturally in meadows, but it is also a great addition to any flower garden and is easily established from Echinacea seeds. Coneflowers makes great cut flowers and have a long vase life.
Coneflower seed | yellow
Care & Maintenance
Cut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production. Echinacea take a wide array of conditions from average dry soil to medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full sun. Plant flowers best in full sun. Low-maintenance and tolerates drought, humidity, heat, poor soil.
Resistant to pest and disease but sometimes suspectible to aster yellows disease. To encourage longer bloom time, flower heads can be deadheaded but not necessary. Seedheads are a delightful source of food for birds. To propogate, divide clump in the spring every 4 years. Root cuttings are also successful.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies and birds
- Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch
Flower Specifications
Yellow Coneflower grows wild in several parts of the United States, but it will grow easily elsewhere as long as it is planted in a sunny location. Echinacea Paradoxa Yellow Coneflower attracts nectar seeking butterflies in the summer and small seed eating birds in the fall. Ozark Coneflower is a common name for this species. A drought tolerant wild flower perfect for xeriscape landcapes where water conservation is desired.
- Height: 20 - 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Resistant: Yes