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 heterolepsis), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Daylily (Hemerocallis )

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