Yellow Coneflower
Echinacea paradoxa
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This yellow coneflower is native to the Ozarks but it is a great tough perennial for Utah climates. Taller than the average coneflower, the stems of this coneflower grow up to 3 feet tall, but may take several seasons to reach that height. Bright yellow drooping petals surround a central brown cone. The plants have an informal look that is well-suited to meadow-style gardens.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 30-36" tall x 15" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- Paths and Pollinators
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
