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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

Plug50
$10.33
1 Litre
$17.33
1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
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.