Yellow Coneflower is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to central and eastern USA in the aster family. It is found growing in fields, prairies and dry open woods. It will grow up to 5 feet tall and the large yellow flowers attract many pollinators. Blooms most of the summer. The specific epithet is in reference to the pinnate leaves.

Yellow Coneflower prefers clay loam to sandy loam soils in full sun and is adaptable to dry to moist conditions and various soils. It is very easy to grow in full sun to partial shade. It is drought and poor soil tolerant so don’t overwater or over-fertilize.

Use this plant in the pollinator or wildflower garden in the back border in masse, in naturalized areas, meadows or open woodland. Locate near other tall plants to provide support or may need to be staked. Can be reliably propagated from seed or clumps can be divided.