Water
Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting and during dry spells. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Established plants are relatively drought-tolerant.
Also known as Bush's Purple Coneflower · Ozark Coneflower
Yellow coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) is a striking prairie native featuring daisy-like, bright yellow ray florets surrounding a prominent, spiky central cone.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water regularly until established, then moderately. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loam
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, tolerates a wide range of temperatures once established.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring; prefers average to poor soils.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting and during dry spells. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Established plants are relatively drought-tolerant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and prevent self-seeding. In late fall or early spring, cut back dead stems to about 5-10 cm above the ground.
This tidies the plant and removes potential overwintering pests.
Propagate by seed sown in autumn or early spring. Germination can be erratic; stratification may improve success.
Division of established clumps is best done in early spring before new growth emerges, typically every 3-4 years.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established garden plants. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in early spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix to refresh the soil and prevent root-bound conditions.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Echinacea |
| Species | Echinacea paradoxa |
Similar in genus Echinacea
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