Coneflower, Artisan™ Yellow Ombre Coneflower

Artisan Yellow Ombre Echinacea is a freely branching native perennial with a uniform upright habit and deep green foliage.  The large fragrant flowers open a saturated golden yellow that softens as they mature and bloom from summer until frost.  Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.  The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed.  Drought tolerant.

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	NA Native Hybrid
Height:	2' - 2.5'
Spread:	1.5' - 2’
Spacing:	2’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites.  Heat and drought tolerant.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia

IMAGES: Photoset by Ball Seed, Echinacea Artisan™ Collection Yellow Ombre, (2) Penn State Flower Trials, Echinacea Artisan™ Collection 'Yellow Ombre (seed)'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.