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Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida Pinnata

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Overview

Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), a North American native, exhibits yellow to orange drooping petals circling a prominent central cone. Ideal for naturalistic designs, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and thrives in full sun. This perennial promotes biodiversity, attracting butterflies and pollinators, and is drought-resistant once established, favoring well-drained soil. Blooming occurs from mid-summer to early fall, adding vibrant, vertical interest to prairies and wildflower gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Ideal for naturalistic designs, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and thrives in full sunPrairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — exhibits yellow to orange drooping petals circling a prominent central conePrairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — This perennial promotes biodiversityPrairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — attracting butterflies and pollinatorsPrairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — favoring well-drained soil+112

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — and is drought-resistant once established
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Ideal for naturalistic designs, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and thrives in full sun
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — exhibits yellow to orange drooping petals circling a prominent central cone
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — This perennial promotes biodiversity
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — attracting butterflies and pollinators
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — favoring well-drained soil
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — This resilient plant prefers well-drained soil and demonstrates moderate drought tolerance
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — the Prairie Coneflower has an upright habit and thrives in full sun exposure
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — vertical interest to prairies and wildflower gardens
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Blooming occurs from mid-summer to early fall
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — is a perennial herb native to the North American prairies
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — wildflower aesthetic to garden landscapes
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — central brown cone (approximately 1 to 1.5 inches tall)
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Its distinctive appearance
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — characterized by drooping yellow petals (ranging from 1 to 2 inches in length) and a tall
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — perennial with yellow blooms
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — although leaving the seed heads can provide winter interest and feed birds
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — This low-maintenance choice will reward the landscape with a stable and lasting native beauty
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — yellow flowers in the garden
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — perennial for full or half
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Ratibida pinnata blooms from early summer to early fall
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — Deadheading can encourage continued blooming
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) — adding long-term visual interest to the garden

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