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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin

Introduced to: Czechoslovakia, Italy

Native

Introduced

Ratibida pinnataRatibida pinnata

Gray-head Coneflower, Gray-head Mexican-hat, Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower

In Stock: 1.684 lb (Total:1.684lb)

Ratibida pinnata

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Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

458,449

Quantity:

1.68 lb

Collected in:

Colorado

Crop year:

2015

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1821507

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Introduced to: Czechoslovakia, Italy

Native

Introduced

Discover the radiant beauty of Ratibida pinnata, commonly known as Gray-head Coneflower or Yellow Coneflower, a captivating herbaceous perennial native to the dry prairies and savannas of Central North America. Thriving in USDA zones 3 to 8, this charming plant reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet, spreading 1.5 to 2 feet wide. Adorned with stiff, hairy stems and pinnately divided leaves, it blooms from June to August, showcasing showy yellow flowers with drooping petals encircling a distinctive grayish to brown cone. As the blooms mature, the cone darkens in color, releasing a subtle anise scent when bruised, inviting butterflies and bees to your garden sanctuary. Ideal for sunny borders or native plant gardens, Yellow Coneflower flourishes in full sun, tolerating drought, clay, and poor soils. With minimal maintenance required, it adds effortless elegance while complementing companions like Wild Bergamot and Anise Hyssop. Whether used as a striking cut flower or to enliven prairies, Ratibida pinnata promises to enchant and withstand diverse environmental conditions.