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Mellow Yellows Coneflower

American Beauties Native Plants

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 24 - 30 Inches
  • Mature Spread 24 - 30 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Coneflower is a stalwart of the meadow and native 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. The variation in color throughout the season makes for a continually changing look to the meadow garden. The flowers make long lasting cut flowers or dried arrangements. Mellow Yellows will look great planted with Russian Sage, Liatris, Agastache and CatMint.

Beneficial insect pollinators, butterflies and native bees will flock to Coneflower while it is in bloom. Leave the seedheads to develop late in the summer and birds can snack on the nutritious seeds all winter. The foliage and flower stems provide cover for birds and small animals throughout the summer and fall. Mellow Yellows Coneflower is very heat and humidity tolerant and does not suffer from fungal leaf spot or diseases like the native Echinacea varieties. Coneflowers are resistant to deer browsing and are not bothered by rabbits.

Mellow Yellows Coneflower Care

Mellow Yellows Coneflower will bloom best in a full sun position. Shade, either early in the morning or late in the afternoon is fine. Well drained, moist and fertile soil will produce the biggest blooms. Drier soils will benefit from annual mulching with organic compost or leaves. Regular watering is needed for 1-2 years to help Coneflower establish well. When mature, Mellow Yellows will be much more drought tolerant and low maintenance.

Regular deadheading of Mellow Yellows Coneflower will keep it blooming all summer long. Leave the last flush of blooms to set seed for the birds over the winter. Annual maintenance only involves a quick clean up of dead leaves and stems in the early spring as the new growth emerges. Feeding a well balanced, slow release fertilizer is also done in the early spring. Dividing is done in the fall as the foliage is still above the ground. Water in any new divisions well and apply a light mulch to protect them through the winter.

Mellow Yellows Coneflower Spacing

Coneflowers are generally much taller than they are wide and can tolerate much closer spacing when planted in large groups. Mellow Yellows has a mature height of 24-30 inches and a spread of 12-24 inches. Space plants at 12 inches on center to obtain the best ground coverage.

Mellow Yellows Coneflower Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 24 - 30 Inches
Mature Spread: 12 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Mellow Yellows Coneflower
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: ECHINACEA PURPUREA `MELLOW YELLOWS`
SKU:
1231010747-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Mellow Yellows Coneflower Show Reviews

  • 5
    Mellow yellow...

    Posted by Anne Ver Helst on May 21, 2023

    These were large, well established, healthy plants. I had been looking for a fairly tall yellow variety to add to my bed and these fit the bill perfectly. Thank you.