Yellow Rainbow Marcella coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Yellow Rainbow Marcella'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Yellow Rainbow Marcella' coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Yellow Rainbow Marcella') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and draws butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Drought tolerance makes it an easy plant for dry spells.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Silver feather grass, and Catmint.