Clasping Coneflower

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Dracopis amplexicaulis Dracopis amplexicaulis, often affectionately called the clasping coneflower, is unique because its lovely leaves embrace the stems! This charming annual is n ative to a wonderful range from Georgia to Texas, and even up to Missouri and Kansas. It features small, beautiful flowers that remind many of a Mexican hat in shape. The blooms showcase dark brown center disks with 5-10 drooping yellow ray flowers, which sometimes sport hints of orange or brownish-purple at their bases, lighting up the garden in the summer months! The oblong to ovate leaves, which can be either toothed or smooth, cling to the stem, enhancing its lovely appearance. This fast-growing annual thrives best in dry to medium, well-drained soils under the warm embrace of full sun. It’s also quite adaptable, as it can manage in moist, organically rich soils with a bit of light shade. Notably, it withstands heat and drought, flourishing in various soil conditions—just steer clear of poorly drained, wet ones. Remember to deadhead spent flowers; this encourages more blooms and helps control any unwanted self-seeding. Plus, it has the wonderful ability to remain in your garden through self-seeding, adding continuous beauty. Height: 2’-3’Spread: 1’-1.5’ Bloom: July-SeptemberLight: Full Sun Water: LowZone: 2-11Origin: Southeastern & Southcentral U.S. Show more