Yellow Coneflower Wildflower

Golden perennial native to prairies and savannas throughout the midwest. This drought-tolerant wildflower is easy to grow and transplant, making it a perfect addition to any garden or wild planting where it provides food and habitat for birds, butterflies, and pollinators.

Seeds need “cold stratification” (cold treatment) before they will germinate.

• Sow seeds outside in late summer, fall, or winter (before March 1st) so they are naturally exposed to the cold.
• Or, to plant in the spring, mix the seeds into ½ cup of moist sand (or paper towel) and place in a sealed plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for 1 month weeks before planting outside in May-June.
• Plant in full sun or part-sun location.
• Prepare area by removing weeds and loosen soil surface with a rake.
• Hand broadcast (sow) seeds evenly over area.
• Water seeds with a light sprinkle after sowing.

From seed, these plants can take 1-3 years to become established and large enough to flower.

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