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Yellow coneflower

Echinacea paradoxa

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Echinacea paradoxa

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Common name
Yellow coneflower
Taxonomy
Family: Asteraceae · Genus: Echinacea

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Echinacea
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °C
Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Echinacea tip: Leave the seed heads over winter – birds love them and the plant overwinters better.

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Yellow coneflower – what to know

Yellow coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) – family: Asteraceae, genus: Echinacea. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -25 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Yellow coneflower?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Yellow coneflower need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Yellow coneflower get?

Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Yellow coneflower toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Yellow coneflower flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Echinacea: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.

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