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Ratibida pinnata

Gray-head Coneflower (Prairie Coneflower, Drooping Coneflower)

The bluish-green foliage shows off yellow flowers with soft yellow rays, and cone-like, green centres which change to dark purple or brown with maturity.

  • »  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

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Ratibida pinnata

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ratibida pinnata

Ratibida pinnata 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.