Zone:  3-8
Height:  80-120 cm. (2.5-4 ft.)
Spread:  60 cm. (2 ft.) 
Growth:  Basal clump with multiple sturdy stems
Flower:  Long, reflexed narrow yellow petals with large bronze-brown central boss or "cone."  Blooms early into mid-summer; the only yellow coneflower.  
Foliage:  Medium green, long narrow leaves 
Environment:  Full sun (will take some shade); good drainage-dry sandy to clay soils
Garden locations:  Sunny perennial beds, wildflower areas, Butterfly garden