Gray-Headed Prairie Coneflower
Gray-headed prairie coneflower is a mid-western native wildflower. In July and August, it produces tall, narrow flower stalks that are topped by a yellow flower. Each flower has a tall center and drooping yellow petals.
It is a good plant for adding late summer color to the middle of flower beds. It also attracts butterflies when blooming and birds when the seeds mature in fall. It is taller and narrower than prairie coneflower, plus the petals are more droopy.
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Gray-Headed Prairie Coneflower
Gray-headed prairie coneflower is a mid-western native wildflower. In July and August, it produces tall, narrow flower stalks that are topped by a yellow flower. Each flower has a tall center and drooping yellow petals.
It is a good plant for adding late summer color to the middle of flower beds. It also attracts butterflies when blooming and birds when the seeds mature in fall. It is taller and narrower than prairie coneflower, plus the petals are more droopy.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Ratibida pinnata
Pronunciation
ruh-TIB-ih-duh pin-NAY-tuh
Mature Height
3 to 5 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
July and August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Great Plains and eastern US
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-7
Elevation Limit
not specified
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