Ratibida pinnata
Drooping Coneflower
USDA Hardiness Zone 4
This native prairie plant is a long blooming species with yellow, badminton birdie-like flowers and a green to dark brown cone.
Height
48 Inches
Spread
18 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Bloom Time
July-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Will reseed.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum), Prairie Drop Seed Grass (Sporobolus heterolepis), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
