sweet coneflower - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: native perennials
native plants
perennials
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators
Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion Osage Cuestas
Douglas County, KS Native
Keystone Plant
low-maintenance
midwest native
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
songbird food source
tolerates clay soil
tolerates harsh roadside conditions
wildlife food source
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 8
Mature Height:: 3-4ft
Light:: sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: drought tolerant once established
Bloom Color:: yellow
Bloom Shape:: daisy
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: green

Description

Gray-green foliage is covered by masses of yellow daisy-like flowers about 3” across with dark brown center cones. This lovely wildflower thrives in prairie-like settings or average sunny gardens.

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