Echinacea paradoxa | yellow coneflower

Echinacea paradoxa is the only yellow-flowered coneflower. In fact, the specific epithet 'paradoxa' refers to the paradox of the unusual coloring. Like the familiar purple coneflower, this invaluable native draws in the pollinators, feeds overwintering birds, and provides nest sites for invertebrates. It is easy to grow on average, dry, moist, or well-drained soil in full sun. May seed about if birds don't devour the seeds first. Zones: 5 to 8 Family: Asteraceae Type: Herbaceous perennial Height: 24 to 36 in. Spread: 12 to 18 in. Exposure: full sun Soil: dry, average, well-drained Bloom Time: June to August Native Range: Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas