Bright yellow flowers attract various beneficial pollinating insects and are present for several months. Longhead coneflower is closely related to grayhead coneflower. It is shorter than grayhead coneflower and has a longer/taller "cone". The petals are typically yellow but can can be entirely or partially reddish maroon. The best growing conditions will consist of lots of sun and rocky, well-drained soil. It will eventually lose ground to and be outcompeted by larger plants when grown in rich, moist soil.
Uses: Bees, butterflies, extended bloom period, drought resistant
Bloom time: June - September
Height: 20 to 36 inches
Space: 18 to 24 inches
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: Germinates easily with little or no stratification period.
- 200 seeds per packet
- 46,000 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 1,500 square feet
