Color Coded® Yellow My Darling Coneflower

Color Coded® Yellow My Darling is a single-flowered coneflower with rich yellow blooms that soften toward cream above dark green leaves. Proven Winners lists it at 18–24 inches tall by 16–20 inches wide, with flowers from summer through fall in zones 4–8. ## Garden placement Plant it in a sunny border, a mass planting, or a large container, leaving about 16–20 inches between plants. It tolerates some light shade, though Proven Winners recommends sun and well-drained soil for best performance. The [cultivar profile](https://c1.provenwinners.com/plants/echinacea/color-coded-yellow-my-darling-coneflower-echinacea-hybrid) reports fragrant flowers, visits from bees and butterflies, and resistance to deer. ## Seasonal display The yellow petals age to a creamy tone, giving the planting a softer look later in the season. If stems remain standing after bloom, the seed heads can provide winter interest and food for birds. ## Maintenance Water regularly while new plants establish, then allow the soil to dry between waterings. This cultivar is drought tolerant once established. Cut back old stems when new growth appears, or remove spent flowers during summer if you prefer a neater display.