In spring, cut spent material to the ground. At the end of the season, leave spent flowers intact, as many birds will use the seeds as a food source through winter. Deadheading will help promote continuing bloom through the summer. Provide regular watering the first year or two to establish. Adaptable to most soil types, but does best in medium to dry, well drained soil.
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Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun or partial shade. Notable Features: Cut Flower, Long Blooming, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Alkaline Soils, Range of Colors, Native Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Bees, Pollinators Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Flower Beds, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Naturalalizing, Prairie Gardens, Rain Gardens, Rock Gardens, Wildflower Gardens Bred from species native to North America. Echinacea purpurea Mellow Yellows is a beautiful variety with large, daisy-like flowers produced in an array of cream, lemon and deep yellow flowers for. Try a new color of coneflower in your garden this year to brighten up your summers! Each individual plant is one color in the series.
The nectar and seeds are an important source of food for pollinators and wildlife throughout the year. Flower Form Daisy-like with prominent cone center, approx XX' in diameter. Flower Color Yellow shades in stages creamy yellow, lemon and dark sunny yellow. Light Requirements Full Sun, Partial Shade. They mix very nicely with many other flower colors, especially purple and lavender. Botanical Name Echinacea purpurea Mellow Yellow.
The flowers are long-lasting, bloom on sturdy stems, and make excellent cut flowers. The exquisite flowers of Echinacea 'Mellow Yellows' range in shades of yellow from pale cream to soft, buttery yellow to dark gold, and all have bright orange centers.