Yellow Coneflower

Yellow coneflower is a perennial flower that grows naturally on the prairies of the Ozark regions of Missouri and Arkansas.

It has a basal clump of narrow green leaves. In mid-summer, several strong stems bear a single yellow flower with a raised center and drooping yellow petals.

Yellow Coneflower

Yellow coneflower is a perennial flower that grows naturally on the prairies of the Ozark regions of Missouri and Arkansas.

It has a basal clump of narrow green leaves. In mid-summer, several strong stems bear a single yellow flower with a raised center and drooping yellow petals.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Echinacea paradoxa

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Pronunciation

ek-in-AY-shee-a pair-uh-DOX-uh

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Mature Height

18 to 24 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Texas, Oklahoma, Misourri, Arkansas

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,000 ft.

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