Echinacea paradoxa

Yellow Coneflower

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A hardy perennial native to North American prairies featuring bright yellow ray florets and dark conical centers. Drought-tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Yellow Coneflower
Family Asteraceae
Genus Echinacea
Species Paradoxa
Origin United States (Oklahoma, Texas)
Blooming Summer to early autumn, typically June-August
Leaf Color Blue-green or glaucous green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates poor to average soils, avoid waterlogged conditions.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during first year or prolonged dry spells.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best blooming performance, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Low fertilizer needs. Apply compost in spring before growth begins to encourage blooms.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers, cut back stems to ground in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Leafhopper

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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