Dracopis amplexicaulis

clasping coneflower or riverbank coneflower

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial - annual
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
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Description	The herbaceous perennial - annual Dracopis amplexicaulis (clasping coneflower) yields showy, bright orange and daisy shaped blossoms during mid-summer to early fall. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Annual.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Dracopis amplexicaulis .