Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower
Echinacea ‘Cara Mia Yellow’
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones
Bring nonstop golden sunshine to your landscape with the compact and dreamy Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower PP31,142 (Echinacea 'TNECHCMY'). This cheerful perennial boasts saturated yellow blooms with a golden-brown cone packed full of layered petals, giving it a raised pompom look! Blooming profusely from early summer through frost, this dwarf, fragrant, reblooming Coneflower attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while resisting deer and drought with ease.
Perfect for small spaces and containers, it shines in sunny beds with its tidy 16-20" height and mounded shape. Cara Mia™ Yellow features a strong, fibrous root system perfect for perennial borders. Upright, sturdy stems hold blooms high above its compact base, making it an excellent choice for windy spots. Its green lance-shaped leaves form a tidy, low mound with a slightly coarse texture, and though it doesn’t offer much fall color, its seed heads add winter interest and food for Finches and other songbirds.
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Key Features
- Bright yellow, fragrant, pompom-like blooms with a fringe of longer petals
- Blooms from early summer to frost
- Dwarf size at just 16-20" tall, perfect for containers or front borders
- Strong stems, fibrous roots, and compact mounded habit
- Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly
- Reblooming hybrid perennial with winter seed head interest
Landscaping Uses
Add golden cheer to smaller gardens with this petite powerhouse. At 16-20" tall and wide, it's the perfect sunny facer plant. As a modern hybrid from the Cara Mia™ series, it's a pollinator favorite and a great choice for cottage gardens, pollinator patches, or sunny suburban beds.
- Containers and balcony gardens
- Pollinator gardens and butterfly borders
- Front of the border or edging beds
- Small-space and urban gardens
- Cottage Garden accents
- Cut flower gardens and winter interest beds
Care & Maintenance
This herbaceous perennial is tough, sun-loving, and easy to grow. It's drought-tolerant once established and ideal for xeric, low-maintenance designs. Cold-hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, it's been bred for exceptional performance in heat, humidity, and cooler climates alike.
This perennial is tough, sun-loving, and easy to grow. It's drought-tolerant once established and ideal for xeric, low-maintenance designs!
- Planting Time: Spring or fall is best. Read how to care for Coneflower here.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooming
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils
- Moisture Needs: Average to dry; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
- Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer to suppress weeds and conserve moisture
- Fertilization Needs: Add compost in spring or apply a balanced fertilizer once a year
- Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
- Renewal Pruning: Not needed
- Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor
- Special Perks/Growing Tips:
- Drought- and heat-tolerant, cold-hardy
- Deer-resistant
- Great for urban and suburban gardens
Bring the Sunshine With Cara Mia™
Why settle for one bloom season when you can have color from summer to frost? Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower keeps your landscape glowing gold while feeding pollinators and resisting pests. Buy now and Nature Hills will ship at the ideal planting time for your region!
