Echinacea paradoxa

Also Known As

Yellow Cone Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Echinacea paradoxa plant details

Echinacea paradoxa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea paradoxa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea paradoxa

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This paradoxical coneflower is the only species in the genus Echinacea to have yellow flowers instead of the usual purple. Large, daisy-like flowers with drooping yellow to orange-yellow petals and very large, coppery- to chocolate-brown central cones. Smooth, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Full sun, average to poor dryish soils.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This rare beauty looks like Pale Purple Coneflower draped in gold. Butterflies flock to the flowers of Ozark Coneflower, and birds love the seeds! Plant it with the other coneflowers for an Echinacea Extravaganza! Native to the prairies of Central Missouri, Ozark Coneflower has proven itself hardy to Zones 4 - 7.

By: Prairie Nursery

The paradox here, of course, is that this is a purple coneflower with yellow flowers. Not a common species, this plant is perhaps best known for its hybrids with the more usual purple flowered species, the result being all those new orange and yellow and scarlet varieties.Despite the fact that most of those said hybrids are short lived and rather whimpy, this is actually a pretty good garden plant. No Echinacea is going to rival peonies for longevity in the garden, but this one isn't too bad. Zone 5.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An outstanding perennial from limited areas of the dry prairie, this tall-growing (to 3') coneflower produces large, showy fl heads with 3" bright yellow rays surrounding the dome of the chocolate brown center. SUN/Med-Dry