Clasping Coneflower
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Dracopis amplexicaulis
Dracopis amplexicaulis is also called clasping coneflower because its leaves hold the stems. It is an annual native from Georgia to Texas, north to Missouri, and Kansas. This small-flowered glabrous composite resembles a Mexican hat in a flower shape and typically grows 18-24” tall. Beautiful flowers feature columnar dark brown center disks, each with 5-10 drooping yellow ray flowers, which may have orange or brownish-purple at the ray bases—blooms in summer. Oblong to ovate leaves are toothed to the entire and clasped to the stem.
It is an annual that is quickly grown, on average, in dry to medium and well-drained soils in full sun. In moist, organically rich soils, it will tolerate light shade. It also tolerates heat, drought, and a wide range of soil conditions except for poorly drained wet ones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom and to prevent any unwanted self-seeding. Will remain in the garden through self-seeding.
Height: 1.5’-2’
Spread:1’-1.5’
Bloom: July-September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Southeastern & Southcentral U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
