SunMagic® Vintage Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea)

(Coneflower) Sunny yellow blooms begin filling Echinacea SUNMAGIC® Vintage Yellow with color around mid-June. Large flowers feature broad yellow petals surrounding prominent central cones. The blooms stand above deep green foliage on sturdy stems. New flowers continue opening through summer and into fall for an extended flowering season.

Echinacea SUNMAGIC® Vintage Yellow reaches 18-24 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide. Strong branching creates a dense plant with plenty of stems for developing buds. Its compact, mounding habit provides substantial flower production without requiring a large amount of garden space. Grow this perennial in full sun and well-drained soil.

Hardy in zones 4-9, this Echinacea handles cold winters and performs well during warm summer weather. Coneflowers are native to North America and provide an important food source for garden wildlife. Deer generally avoid them, making this perennial a useful option for landscapes with regular deer activity.

Bees, bumblebees, and butterflies visit the yellow flowers throughout their long bloom season. The plentiful blooms provide nectar during some of the busiest months for garden pollinators. Strong stems also make the flowers a good choice for cutting. Harvest several blooms for fresh arrangements while leaving plenty outside for visiting insects. As flowers mature, their raised centers become more pronounced and continue adding texture among newer blooms.