With its unique yellow petals and striking cone-shaped center, Yellow Coneflower brings a touch of sunny beauty and wildflower charm to your garden. This native perennial blooms from June to August, offering bright, cheerful flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a great choice for dry meadows, prairie plantings, and native borders.
Adapted to Northern Michigan (Zone 5a), Yellow Coneflower is highly drought-tolerant once established and adds both color and texture to landscapes with its upright, sturdy form. It grows 18–24 inches tall and pairs well with other prairie and meadow natives, offering a long-lasting source of nectar for pollinators during the summer months.
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Sun: Full sun
Height: 18–24 inches
Soil: Well-drained, dry to medium
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
Uses: Prairie gardens, native meadows, borders, pollinator plantings, xeriscaping
With its unique yellow petals and striking cone-shaped center, Yellow Coneflower brings a touch of sunny beauty and wildflower charm to your garden. This native perennial blooms from June to August, offering bright, cheerful flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a great choice for dry meadows, prairie plantings, and native borders.
Adapted to Northern Michigan (Zone 5a), Yellow Coneflower is highly drought-tolerant once established and adds both color and texture to landscapes with its upright, sturdy form. It grows 18–24 inches tall and pairs well with other prairie and meadow natives, offering a long-lasting source of nectar for pollinators during the summer months.
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Sun: Full sun
Height: 18–24 inches
Soil: Well-drained, dry to medium
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
Uses: Prairie gardens, native meadows, borders, pollinator plantings, xeriscaping
