How To Order: Quantity options listed represent bulk weights. Examples: 1 = 1 lbs, 25 = 25 bs. 
 
 
Common Name: Clasping Coneflower
Scientific Name: Dracopis amplexicaulis
Lifecycle: Annual
Main Uses: 
~As a polinator
~Rehabilitation projects
~Beautification projects
Height: 1-2 feet
Colors: Yellow petals with dark-brown centers
Flowering Season: Late Summer
Soil Types: Medium textured moist soils
Tolerances: Acid and drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 14 inches
Native / Introduced: Native
Planting Seed Rate: 2-3 lbs/ac
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 1,000,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: Surface to 1/8 in.
Stratitfication Required: None
 
Description
Clasping Coneflower blooms in late summer and has dark brown cone-shaped centers with droopy petals, these petals are yellow toward the tips and fade to maroon at the center. 
 
Native to the US, this flower is easy to grow and requires low care. The plant blooms from late spring to early fall and its nectar is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. 
 
Clasping coneflower is a hardy plant that is tolerant of drought and heat, making it a good choice for projects in hot and dry regions. It is commonly used in wildflower plantings.
 
Resources
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=DRAM
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_dram.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=dram