With mases of cheerful, lemon-yellow flowers and a subtle sweet scent, Sweet Coneflower brings a warm, prairie glow to late summer gardens. It grows 3-5 feet tall and features soft, fuzzy leaves and long lasting blooms with dark centers.

Prefers full sun and moist to medium soils to establish, then can handle periods of dryness. Low-maintenance - cut back in late winter or early spring to promote fresh growth.

Forms upright, bushy clumps and spreads slowly by rhizomes - ideal for back boarders, meadow inspired plantings, or pollinator gardens. Its tall, sturdy form blends well with grasses and other late-season natives.

Native to New York and central US praries, particularly moist meadows and open woodlands.

Fuzzy gray-green foliage emerges in spring followed by tall stems and golden blooms from late summer into fall. Seed heads remain through the winter, offering texture and wildlife value.

Attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and beetles. Seeds are eaten by birds, and the dense growth offers shelter for beneficial insects.