This is a native plant, but it is not available in the 2026 Wild Ones plant sale.
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Bush's Coneflower
Echinacea paradoxa
PerennialBush's Coneflower
Echinacea paradoxa
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Dry – Medium
Soil
Any
Size
2-3'
Bloom
Yellow, Jun–Jul
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Fragrant
Enjoy its lovely natural scent
Did You Know?
Bush's Coneflower is the only species in the entire Echinacea genus with yellow flowers instead of purple — hence its species name 'paradoxa' (paradoxical).
In the wild, it is found only in the Ozark region of Arkansas and Missouri, making it one of the rarest native coneflowers.
It is considered the most fragrant of all coneflower species, with a sweet scent that attracts pollinators from a distance.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Native Bees
Many bee species visit yellow ray flowers
🐦
Goldfinches
Feed on seed heads through winter
🦋
Wavy-lined Emerald Moth
Larvae feed on coneflower foliage
Good Companions
🧡 Butterfly Milkweed
💜 Wild Bergamot
⭐ Prairie Blazing Star
🌾 Little Bluestem
Planting Guide
- Plant plugs in full sun in dry, rocky or gravelly soil.
- Space 15 inches apart; excellent drainage is essential.
- Deep taproot — do not transplant once established.
Plant Details
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