Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Bush’s Purple Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Bush’s Purple Coneflower

(Echinacea paradoxa)

Bush’s Purple Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa)

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Climate Requirements for Duluth, Minnesota

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 17" - 51" 30" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 82°F - 96°F 79°F OK, but your summers are milder than normal for this plant OK
• Low Temp. 5°F - 38°F -1°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Echinacea paradoxa, commonly known as Bush’s Purple Coneflower, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the glades and prairies of the Ozark region, specifically in Arkansas, Missouri, and a small part of Oklahoma. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This species is unique among coneflowers for its yellow flowers, which bloom in early to mid-summer and are quite showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Bush’s Purple Coneflower is valued for its striking yellow flowers, which stand out against the more common purple-flowered Echinacea species. It is often used in native plant gardens, perennial borders, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscaping. It thrives in full sun and requires low to medium amounts of water, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soil conditions. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to aster yellows disease, which causes deformities in the flowers and foliage.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 1-1.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Native to the glades and prairies of the Ozark region

Other Names

Common Names: Yellow Coneflower , Bush’s Purple-Coneflower , Gul Läkerudbeckia

Scientific Names: Echinacea paradoxa , Brauneria paradoxa , Echinacea atrorubens var. paradoxa

GBIF Accepted Name: Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton