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Coneflower - Ozark
Coneflower - Ozark
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Coneflower - Ozark

Echinacea paradoxa
An arresting golden-petaled coneflower with a good fragrance, Ozark coneflower is native to Arkansas and Missouri but is rarely found today in its native area. This deer-resistant coneflower attracts butterflies and bees to its bristly dome-like centers all summer. In fall, birds swoop in to feast on the seeds.
SKU #S1541
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
23
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Bright golden yellow
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
7-21 days after chill
Starting Indoors:
Stratify for 30 days for best germination results. Sow in a container, cover with a plastic bag and refrigerate, or mix seed with damp clean sand or vermiculite, bag, and refrigerate at 35-40°F. Check often for germination and maintain a lightly moist medium. Transplant any seedlings as they germinate. After the chill period, sow into soilless media and keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in fall or winter sow into pots in the shade, covered with a thin layer of clean sand and a wire screen to keep out mice and voles. Check for moisture at regular intervals.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Coneflower is a butterfly magnet and is welcome in borders with other summer bloomers or added to meadow plantings of grasses and other pollinator favorites. A host plant to some butterfly caterpillars, they attract beneficial insects, bumblebees and the stiff stems add bee-friendly nesting sites. They handle hot summer weather and are often cut and added to bouquets. The bristly cone centers are wonderfully decorative and offer seeds for goldfinches later in the season. As summer progresses, stop deadheading to develop an abundance of ripe seed heads. It self-sows onto the bare ground for a growing patch over time. Cut back dead stems in early spring and divide if needed in spring or early fall.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly the first season while establishing, then only during especially dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Provide with about 2" of compost annually in early spring—too much fertilizer will cause the plants to become leggy.
Diseases & Pests:
Echinacea is rarely troubled by pests or diseases, though it may be susceptible to aster yellows. While not a fatal issue, it may cause unsightly foliage issues and is incurable; remove diseased plants promptly to avoid spreading. Prevention via insect control and weeding (especially removal of other daisy-like plants, such as dandelions) is quite helpful.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when flowers are 3/4 open.
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