Ratibida pinnata

Also called Prairie Coneflower, Drooping Coneflower

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

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
45-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Gray-head Coneflower:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for Silvery Checkerspot butterfies, and Wavy-Lined Emerald and Common Eupithecia moths. The flowers provide precious food for native bees, and birds will eat the seeds.