Sweet Coneflower is a tall, sturdy plant with yellow petals and a sweet fragrance. Its long-lasting blooms make it a popular choice for gardens and naturalized areas. This plant attracts a wide range of pollinators and provides seeds for birds in the fall.
Habitat
It thrives in moist meadows and along stream banks.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and butterflies; seeds are eaten by birds.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Sweet Coneflower
The best time to see a Sweet Coneflower is July–August, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,680 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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