Ratibida pinnata (NGN)
Gray-headed Coneflower
Yellow flowers with long, recurved narrow petals below an elongated dark disk. The flowers are smaller but have a look similar to that of Echinacea paradoxa. Can grow to 5′. Food source for birds, bees.
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Ratibida pinnata (NGN)
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Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesic Prairie
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Flower Color
- Yellow
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Head
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Flower Height
- 3' to 4'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 2"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Ratibida pinnata (NGN)
Schoenoplectus pungens var. pungens (NGN)
Chairmaker's Rush
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
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Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
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Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
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