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.