Bring bold seasonal color and native resilience to your garden with Ozark Gold Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) Seeds, a unique yellow-blooming species within the coneflower family. Known for its vibrant golden petals and prominent central cone, Ozark Gold Coneflower stands out in meadows, borders, and pollinator habitats.
This hardy perennial thrives in full sun, tolerates drought, and naturally attracts bees and butterflies. These Non-GMO Echinacea paradoxa Seeds germinate reliably and produce long-lasting summer blooms that return year after year. Perfect for native plantings, ecological landscaping, and low-maintenance gardens.
Features
- Produces bright golden-yellow coneflower blooms
- Rare yellow species of Echinacea
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Highly drought tolerant
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Tough perennial that naturalizes well
- Thrives in full sun and poor soils
- Excellent for meadows, borders, and native gardens
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Echinacea paradoxa
- Common Names: Ozark Gold Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Bush’s Coneflower
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
- Water Needs: Low once established
- Flower Color: Bright yellow
- Bloom Time: Early to late summer
- Height: 24–36 inches
- Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Season for Planting: Spring or fall
- Germination Time: 14–28 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Cold Stratification: 30–60 days recommended for stronger germination
- Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Native gardens, pollinator beds, wildflower meadows, borders
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose well-drained soil; loosen top layers for good root development.
- Sowing Time: Plant in early spring or fall; stratify seeds for improved results.
- Seed Depth: Press lightly into soil or cover with no more than 1/8 inch.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings appear.
- Germination Window: 14–28 days; may be longer without stratification.
- Light Requirements: Full sun ensures strongest flower color.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart.
- Watering: Water moderately during establishment; reduce after plants mature.
- Maintenance Tips: Remove spent blooms to encourage additional flowering.
- Overwintering: Hardy perennial that returns yearly with minimal care.
