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RedCrocus Mellow Yellows Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Perennial for Pollinator Gardens, Cut Flowers, and Borders 2 Gallon

RedCrocus Mellow Yellows Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Perennial for Pollinator Gardens, Cut Flowers, and Borders 2 Gallon

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Mellow Yellows' Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 'Mellow Yellows'

Description

An attractive perennial featuring vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers with prominent cones, ideal for sunny borders and pollinator gardens.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for flower beds, perennial borders, meadow gardens, and container plantings to attract butterflies and bees.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Mellow Yellows' Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 'Mellow Yellows'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Mellow Yellows' Coneflower
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 24-30 inches in height with a spread of 18-24 inches.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Perennial, shrub-like with upright stems
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Mid to late summer (July to September)
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Pollinator Attraction Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes — butterflies and bees
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Lightly fragrant when in bloom
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes, excellent for floral arrangements
  • Companion Plants Icon Grows Well With: Black-eyed Susan, Shasta Daisy, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil ideal.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates average garden humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain plant shape.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Cut back in late fall; mulching protects roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nursery container, about 1-2 inches below soil surface.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Provide support for taller stems if needed, and divide every 3-4 years to rejuvenate.
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