Key Features

• Growth Habit:
  • Compact, upright, clump-forming perennial
  • Typically grows 16–20 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide
  • Dense, well-branched habit with abundant flowering stems
• Bloom Color:
  • Bright golden-yellow petals surrounding golden-orange central cones
• Fragrance:
  • Light, sweet floral fragrance
• Fruit Flavor:
  • Not grown for edible fruit production
• Culinary Uses:
  • No significant culinary uses
• Medicinal & Traditional Uses:
  • Echinacea species have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine
  • Primarily cultivated today as an ornamental and pollinator-friendly perennial
• Wildlife Attraction & Pest Resistance:
  • Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
  • Seed heads provide winter food for finches and other songbirds
  • Deer resistant
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Generally resistant to pests and diseases
• Planting Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
• Sun Preferences:
  • Full sun
  • Tolerates light partial shade, but flowers most abundantly in full sun
• Drought Tolerance:
  • High once established
• When to Prune:
  • Deadhead spent flowers throughout the growing season to encourage continuous blooming.
  • Leave some seed heads in late summer and fall for winter interest and to feed birds.
  • Cut plants back to 2–4 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.

Planting Instructions (From a 3.5" Pot into the Ground)

1. Choose the Location

• Select a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, containers, and cottage gardens.

2. Prepare the Soil

• Loosen soil 8–10 inches deep.
• Amend with compost if needed to improve drainage, though coneflowers thrive in average garden soils.

3. Dig the Hole

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the 3.5-inch pot and the same depth as the root ball.

4. Remove from Pot

• Carefully remove the plant and gently loosen any circling roots before planting.

5. Plant

• Set the root ball so the crown is level with the surrounding soil.
• Backfill with soil and gently firm around the roots.

6. Water Thoroughly

• Water deeply immediately after planting.
• Maintain evenly moist soil during the first growing season while the plant establishes.

7. Mulch

• Apply a light 1–2 inch layer of mulch around the plant, keeping it away from the crown to prevent excess moisture buildup.

8. Spacing

• Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow for mature growth and good air circulation.

Overwintering Kismet® Yellow Compact Coneflower

In-Ground Plants

• Fully hardy throughout USDA Zones 4–9.
• Foliage naturally dies back after the first hard frost.
• Leave seed heads standing through winter to provide food for birds and seasonal interest.

Winter Care Tips

• Apply a light layer of mulch after the ground freezes in colder climates.
• Ensure good drainage throughout winter to prevent crown rot.
• Remove old stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Container-Grown Plants

• Move containers to a protected location during periods of prolonged freezing.
• Protect roots from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Water sparingly during dormancy, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Long-Term Maintenance

• Divide mature clumps every 3–5 years if needed to maintain vigor.
• Remove spent blooms throughout the growing season to encourage additional flowers, while leaving a few seed heads for wildlife.

Kismet® Yellow Compact Coneflower delivers months of brilliant golden blooms on a neat, compact plant that fits beautifully into gardens of any size. Its outstanding pollinator appeal, exceptional drought tolerance, and continuous flowering make it an excellent choice for perennial borders, wildlife gardens, containers, and low-maintenance landscapes that shine from early summer until frost.