Echinacea paradoxa (Yellow Coneflower) is a versatile perennial that thrives in well-drained, slightly basic soils and adapts well to part shade. Preferring low water use, it flourishes in prairies, glades, and limestone slopes. This striking plant is known for its strongly downturned yellow ray flowers and dark brown disc, blooming from May to June. Growing up to 3 feet tall, Echinacea paradoxa is an excellent choice for naturalizing in prairie gardens or wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Scientific Name: Echinacea paradoxa
Origin: Texas, South-central Missouri, north-central Arkansas
Height: Up to 3 feet
Spread: 18-24 inches
Light: Part Shade
Water Needs: Low
USDA Zones: 4-8
Bloom Dates: May, June
Larval Host: Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, Wavy-lined Emerald moth
