Quick answer: Clasping coneflower (Dracopis amplexicaulis) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil | Sandy/loam/clay, medium calcium tolerance |
| Bloom | Apr-Jul |
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for bees/butterflies |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Clasping coneflower native?
Clasping coneflower (Dracopis amplexicaulis) is native to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Clasping coneflower bloom?
Clasping coneflower blooms Apr-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Clasping coneflower need?
Light: Part shade. Water: High. Soil: Sandy/loam/clay, medium calcium tolerance. Mature height: Up to 4 ft.
Is Clasping coneflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar for bees/butterflies.
Is Clasping coneflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Clasping coneflower is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Clasping coneflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Dracopis amplexicaulis on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Clasping coneflower.
- Roughleaf dogwood Cornus drummondii
- Sweet coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa
- Red buckeye Aesculus pavia
- Prairie onion Allium stellatum
- Inland sea oats Chasmanthium latifolium
- Eastern bluestar Amsonia tabernaemontana
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