50 Seeds Ozark Gold Coneflower Hardy Perennial Echinacea paradoxa Yellow Blooms Butterflies

Add a touch of sunny brilliance to your garden with the Ozark Gold Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa). This unique native perennial displays radiant yellow petals that curve gracefully around a dark, cone-shaped center, offering a cheerful alternative to classic purple coneflowers. It is a magnet for butterflies and beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Grow this easy, hardy plant in full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in average to dry conditions and provides long-lasting blooms from early summer to fall. Perfect for borders, meadow plantings, or as a cut flower, this coneflower adds vertical interest and a wild, natural charm wherever it grows. Once established, it requires little care and returns reliably each year.

Species: Echinacea paradoxa
Variety: Ozark Gold
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratify 4-6 weeks, then sow at 70°F for 10-20 days
Sowing: Surface sow or lightly cover; keep consistently moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Attracts butterflies; ideal for cut flowers; drought tolerant once established