Easy care, this Coneflower grows in clumps up to 3 feet tall (90 cm) on strong erect stems and thrives in full sun.If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds. It looks terrific when massed with crimson Penstemon (Beardtongue) or with blue flowering perennials such as Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage). Extremely showy and vigorous, this fabulous herbaceous perennial blooms profusely from early summer to early fall and is a perfect choice for beds and borders, naturalized areas, meadows, prairies, and wildflower gardens.The paradox of this plant (hence its name) is that it is a yellow Coneflower while all other Echinacea species are purple and pink. Vigorous, this Coneflower is noted for its long-lasting blooms and its tolerance to almost everything! Aside from the subtle form and color of its elegant flowers, Echinacea paradoxa also features a dark green foliage of long, narrow leaves with linear veining.
The lovely combination of the prominent central cone and thin golden flower petals makes this Yellow Coneflower one of the most attractive prairie perennials. across (10 cm), with narrow, drooping golden-yellow rays surrounding a conical, chocolate-brown central cone. This North American herbaceous perennial produces large, daisy-like flowers, 4 in. Echinacea paradoxa is the only Echinacea species to feature yellow flowers instead of the usual purple flowers.
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