Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop'
Lemon Drop Coneflower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 15 to 18 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Fully double, bright yellow flowers
- Foliage color
- Dark green, lance-shaped
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead for extended blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter; deer-resistant
About this plant
Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop' is a perennial known for its double-button, lemon-yellow blooms that resemble its namesake candy. Each flower has a prominent pompom center encircled by elegantly drooping petals, creating a cheerful display in the garden. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, these flowers provide continuous color and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Originating from the Cone-fections™ series by Dutch hybridizer Arie Blom, 'Lemon Drop' exhibits vigorous growth and reliable blooming. Its sturdy, upright stems make it suitable for fresh-cut arrangements, adding a touch of sunshine indoors. Additionally, the seed heads appeal to birds, offering ecological benefits beyond the blooming season.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
