Guatemala Gold Coneflower

Guatemala Gold is a compact coneflower with golden-yellow flowers held just above a low mound of foliage. The early display is useful at the front of a sunny border, along an edge, or in a container. Monrovia lists the exact cultivar as Echinacea × 'Guatemala Gold' and notes its compact form and early flowering. [Monrovia plant profile](https://www.monrovia.com/guatemalatm-gold-coneflower.html) ## Size and flowering The plant reaches about 10 inches tall and wide, with late-spring to early-summer flowers. A wholesale grower lists this selection at 8–10 inches tall and 14 inches wide, showing that mature spread varies with source and conditions. The current catalog dimensions remain within the supported compact range. Yellow petals and a prominent central cone give it a clear focal point among lower perennials. ## Siting and care Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Monrovia lists USDA zones 4–11 and recommends watering when the top two inches of soil dry; established plants tolerate periodic drought. Wholesale growers also describe it as an early-flowering Guatemala-series Echinacea. ## Maintenance Water regularly during the first growing season and continue as needed during hot, dry weather. Remove spent blooms to extend the show, then cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth starts. [Monrovia](https://www.monrovia.com/guatemalatm-gold-coneflower.html) · [Emerisa Gardens](https://emerisa.com/plant/echgol4-h-35/echinacea-hybrid-guatemala-gold)