ratibida pinnata (gray-head coneflower, prairie coneflower) native
$13.95
- AKA lepachys pinnata
- upright, thick-stemmed, well-branched perennial
- toothed, bluish-green, lance-shaped leaves
- daisy-like flowers form on tall stems
- yellow flowers with central, cone-shaped, red-brown florets
- very durable perennial, adaptable to both drought and heat
- bloom time: july to september
- zone 3
- height 125-150cm
- spread 45-60cm
- colour yellow
- grows best in an average to moist, well drained soil, in full sun, however, it will tolerate a poor, dry location
- a very adaptable, native perennial
- may require staking
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- heat tolerant
- native to ontario
- drought tolerant, once established
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)