Mellow Yellows Coneflower

Say hello to sunshine with the Mellow Yellows Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Mellow Yellows')! This unique perennial puts on a cheerful show of large, daisy-like blooms in soft buttery yellows, lemon tones, cream, and even a touch of soft peachy hues, all with a golden-orange cone!

It’s a pollinator magnet and compact, making it a top pick for small gardens, mixed borders, and container combos. Blooms appear from early summer to fall, reblooming steadily with deadheading. A hybrid selection from the popular native Purple Coneflower, it brings an easygoing vibe to sunny spots!

Mellow Yellows grows in a tidy, upright clump reaching just 2 to 2.5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Its deep taproot and fibrous root system make it drought-tolerant once established. Sturdy stems hold up the blooms without flopping, and its medium green, lance-shaped foliage provides a lush base. Flowers are held high and face outward with classic raised cones, providing bold summer structure and color.

Key Features

• Soft yellow to pale peach single daisy blooms with golden cones
• Compact 2-2.5 foot tall, upright perennial
• Blooms from early summer into fall
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and easy-care
• Attracts Pollinators like butterflies, bees, and songbirds

Landscaping Uses

With its sunny hues and petite size, Mellow Yellows is made for color-packed garden beds, pollinator gardens, and tight spaces. While Mellow Yellows is primarily ornamental, it shares its species’ tough-as-nails constitution.

• Great for perennial borders and small beds
• Adds cheerful color to pollinator and wildlife gardens
• Works beautifully in Containers
• Lovely in Cut flower gardens, and Cottage Gardens
• Pairs well with ornamental grasses and other native perennials

Care & Maintenance

Mellow Yellows Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial that thrives in sunny, low-maintenance gardens. It handles summer heat, drought, and most soil types with ease. It thrives in USDA Zones 4 to 9 and loves full sun. Perfect for gardens across the country, from the Great Plains to the Northeast and everywhere in between.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall planting is best
• Sun Requirements: Full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, and rocky soil once established
• Moisture Needs: Moderate to low; use the Finger Test to check soil before watering
• Arborist Mulch: Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to maintain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization Needs: Apply compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early spring
• Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years in early spring or fall to rejuvenate clumps and expand your planting
• Special Perks/Growing Tips:
• Deer-resistant
• Drought-tolerant
• Hardy in cold winters and hot summers

Brighten Your Garden With Mellow Yellows!

Mellow Yellows Coneflower is a mood-lifting beauty that brings buttery blooms and carefree charm to any sunny space. Order your Mellow Yellows Coneflower today from Nature Hills and enjoy long-lasting blooms, pollinators galore, and easy garden success!