Native to the upper Midwest states to Texas as well as New York and southern New England, sweet coneflower is a tremendous asset in moist, sunny meadow plantings, where its deep roots, sturdy stems, healthy foliage, and abundant clusters of scented golden daisies light up the garden every summer. Requiring little care, it thrives in heat and various soil types, wetter soils allowing it to grow tall to 6+ feet. Of importance to native bees, it also attracts butterflies and serves as a larval food source—later in the season, goldfinches pluck the seeds. It may require staking in wet soils or shadier locations. Self-sows.