Ozark Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa)

A wild type echinacea with yellow petals that is appealing to butterflies! Prefers rocky soils, but adapts well to any soil with good drainage. Will put on a second bloom if dead headed.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Adaptable

Height: 1’-3’

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and skippers. Hosts a few moths including the wavy-lined emerald. Foliage is commonly eaten by grasshoppers, and seeds are eaten by goldfinches.