When mature, Mellow Yellows will be much more drought tolerant and low maintenance. Regular watering is needed for 1-2 years to help Coneflower establish well. Drier soils will benefit from annual mulching with organic compost or leaves. Well drained, moist and fertile soil will produce the biggest blooms. Shade, either early in the morning or late in the afternoon is fine. Mellow Yellows Coneflower will bloom best in a full sun position. Coneflowers are resistant to deer browsing and are not bothered by rabbits. Mellow Yellows Coneflower is very heat and humidity tolerant and does not suffer from fungal leaf spot or diseases like the native Echinacea varieties. ![]() The foliage and flower stems provide cover for birds and small animals throughout the summer and fall. Leave the seedheads to develop late in the summer and birds can snack on the nutritious seeds all winter. Mellow Yellows will look great planted with Russian Sage, Liatris, Agastache and CatMint.īeneficial insect pollinators, butterflies and native bees will flock to Coneflower while it is in bloom. ![]() The flowers make long lasting cut flowers or dried arrangements. The variation in color throughout the season makes for a continually changing look to the meadow garden. Mellow Yellows is a variety that blooms in tones of mango to clear yellow with reflexed petals that show off a green “cone” of stigmas. Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Ĭoneflower is a stalwart of the meadow and native garden.
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