Rare in its native range, this 3 foot tall perennial distinguishes itself to other coneflowers by boasting bright yellow petals that bloom earlier in the season.

Plant in full sun for optimal blooms, but can handle light shade. Water while establishing, once the plant is mature, it is exceptionally drought tolerant.

Behaves as a drought tolerant, hardy species that will self-seed freely around your dry prairie-style garden. It works well in a variety of settings, and pairs perfectly with other coneflowers, asters, and members of the Asteraceae family.

Native to the Ozark Plateau and parts of the south-central US, it can be found in hot, dry prairies and upland environments, though is rare in its range.

Fresh green leaves form out of basal rosettes in early spring with flower buds starting to form by mid to late spring. Distinctive yellow flower bloom in mid-summer and typically last through early fall. Seed heads form in fall and turn black often persisting through the winder, providing wonderful contrast to bronze-colored grasses.

A favorite to native bees and butterflies, Yellow coneflower provides an important nectar and pollen source while in bloom, as well as a seed source to Goldfinches and other seed lovers.