Turn even the dullest garden into a brilliant masterpiece with Golden Sun Coneflower, Echinacea. An abundance of brilliant yellow semi-double flowers bloom throughout summer. Its velvety layers of golden-yellow petals with fringy edges encircle nectar-rich orange cones. It attracts all kinds of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. It makes an excellent cut flower. Flowers are born on strong stems over large green mounds of foliage. These unique flowers look gorgeous in the garden and in mixed bouquets. A sun-loving perennial.

A member of the outstanding SunSeekers series of Coneflowers. They stand out from others with their unique forms and colors. Their vibrant colors stay rich and don’t fade. SunSeeker Coneflowers have exceptional vigor, masses of flowers, and dense habit with short stems and dark green, narrow leaves.

Plant Coneflower, Echinacea, in full sun to part shade. When planting, add a shovel full or two of organic matter to the soil. Tolerant of drought, but for best blooming, keep well watered when plants are setting up bud and in bloom. Although they will bloom continually without deadheading, cutting back spent blooms will encourage more flowers. Coneflower seed heads are a favorite for dried flower arrangements and add considerable interest to winter landscapes. Goldfinches and other birds swarm to Coneflower seeds.