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Prairie Coneflower
Ratibida columnifera, commonly known as Prairie Coneflower, is a drought-tolerant perennial native to the prairies and plains of North America. It is best recognized for its distinctive flower heads, which feature a brown central cone surrounded by bright yellow petals that droop steeply downward. Blooming continuously from early summer through early autumn, the showy flower heads sit atop branching stems with feather-like foliage.
Grow Guide
- Light: Full Sun
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
- Size: 1.5–3 feet tall with a spread of 1–1.5 feet
- Watering: Dry to medium. Highly drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overly moist soils, which can cause stems to flop.
- Best Use: Outstanding for wildflower meadows, xeriscaping, prairie plantings, and low-maintenance borders. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while its dried seed heads provide late-season food for birds. It is notably resistant to deer, heat, and poor soils.
