Lemon Drop Coneflower

Description

The Lemon Drop Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a bright and cheerful variety that adds a splash of lemony yellow color to your garden. With its stunning pale yellow petals and bold, spiky central cone, this coneflower is perfect for brightening up borders, flower beds, or wildflower gardens. The Lemon Drop Coneflower is not only visually striking, but it also attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, making it a fantastic addition to any wildlife-friendly garden. Its resilience, heat tolerance, and long blooming period make it a low-maintenance and vibrant choice for your landscape.

Features:

• Soft Yellow Blooms: The Lemon Drop Coneflower boasts pale lemon-yellow petals that create a gentle, inviting look in your garden, complemented by a spiky central cone that adds texture and contrast.
• Pollinator Friendly: Like all Echinacea varieties, this coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, supporting a healthy ecosystem and promoting biodiversity in your garden.
• Long Blooming Period: The Lemon Drop Coneflower blooms from mid-summer to fall, ensuring continuous color and visual interest throughout the growing season.
• Heat and Drought Tolerant: Once established, the Lemon Drop Coneflower thrives in hot, dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens or areas with limited rainfall.
• Deer Resistant: Naturally resistant to deer, this variety is ideal for gardens in regions where deer may pose a problem.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Height: 24–30 inches (60–75 cm)
• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9

Planting Instructions:

1. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil to ensure optimal growth and flowering.
2. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them 12–18 inches apart to allow adequate air circulation and space for growth.
3. Water gently after planting to keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, the Lemon Drop Coneflower is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
4. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance in your garden.
5. In late fall, cut back the plant to prepare it for winter dormancy, which will help promote healthy regrowth the following spring.