Kismet Yellow Coneflower
Kismet Yellow Coneflower
Bright Golden Daisies on a Compact, Nonstop Bloomer
Kismet Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea 'Kismet Yellow') pours on sunny, golden-yellow daisies from early summer into fall on a tidy, densely branched plant. Bred for a compact habit and a huge flower count, it blooms early, never flops, and lights up the border with cheerful color. Bees and butterflies flock to it, and goldfinches feast on the fall seed heads. Drought-tough and deer-resistant, it's a bright pollinator favorite for sunny beds in Edina, Woodbury, and Plymouth.
Kismet Yellow Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinacea 'Kismet Yellow' |
| Mature Size | 16–20 in. tall, 16–20 in. wide |
| Hardiness Zone | 4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy) |
| Light | Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Bloom Time | Early summer into fall |
| Flower Color | Bright golden-yellow |
| Soil | Well-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil if not soggy |
| Winter Hardiness | Reliable to about -25°F once established |
| Deer Resistance | Usually avoided by deer; may nibble young plants |
Landscape Uses in Minnesota
Bright pollinator borders: Golden-yellow blends with hot and cool palettes alike. Space 16–18 inches apart.
Low-water sunny beds: Tough in hot, dry spots; leave seed heads for goldfinches. Pair with catmint, salvia, and grasses.
Best Time to Plant in Minnesota
Plant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; avoid soggy winter soil.
How to Plant Kismet Yellow Coneflower
Dig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 16–18 inches apart.
Watering Kismet Yellow Coneflower
First year: Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.
After year one: Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.
Q: How is the Kismet series different?
It's bred for a dense, compact habit that blooms early and heavily on strong, non-flopping stems.
Q: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes — hardy to zone 4 with good drainage; leave stems up for winter crown protection.
Q: Is it deer-resistant?
Generally yes — deer usually avoid coneflowers, though young growth may be sampled.
Q: Does it attract pollinators?
Very much — bees and butterflies love the blooms, and goldfinches eat the fall seeds.
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Kismet White Coneflower (Echinacea): A crisp white companion from the same series.
Catmint (Nepeta): Blue spikes to contrast the golden blooms.
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium): A native grass for a prairie-style border.