Quick answer: Yellow (Bush's) coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) is native to 1 state. 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 | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Soil | Average, slightly basic |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Special value to native bees |
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
See where to buy →Quick answers about Yellow (Bush's) coneflower
Where is Yellow (Bush's) coneflower native?
Yellow (Bush's) coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) is native to Arkansas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Yellow (Bush's) coneflower bloom?
Yellow (Bush's) coneflower blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Yellow (Bush's) coneflower need?
Light: Part shade. Soil: Average, slightly basic. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Yellow (Bush's) coneflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Special value to native bees.
Is Yellow (Bush's) coneflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Yellow (Bush's) coneflower is deer-resistant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Yellow (Bush's) 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 Echinacea paradoxa on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Yellow (Bush's) coneflower.
- Leavenworth's eryngo Eryngium leavenworthii
- Royal catchfly Silene regia
- Ozark witch-hazel Hamamelis vernalis
- White prairie clover Dalea candida
- Prairie redroot Ceanothus herbaceus
- Prairie tickseed Coreopsis palmata
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