10 Seeds Prairie Coneflower Ratibida columnifera Native Wildflower

Prairie Coneflower is a native North American wildflower known for its distinctive upright central cone surrounded by drooping yellow to reddish-brown petals. Also called Mexican hat or upright prairie coneflower, it brings a naturalistic, meadow-like feel to gardens and is highly attractive to pollinators seeking nectar and pollen.
This adaptable wildflower works well in prairies, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial borders, and its drought-tolerant nature makes it suited to low-water landscapes. The blooms hold up well as cut flowers and the seed heads provide seasonal interest into fall and winter. It naturalizes readily from seed when conditions are favorable, returning year after year in suitable climates.
Species: Ratibida columnifera
Type: Herbaceous perennial, often grown as a wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy; tolerates poor and dry soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-75F; cold stratification for 2-4 weeks can improve results
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly press into soil; do not bury deeply as light aids germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Deadhead to prolong bloom or allow seed heads to mature for self-sowing