Ratibida, Grey Headed Coneflower, Mexican Hats, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower 'Red Midget'

Ratibidacolumnifera

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ratibida (ruh-TIB-ih-duh)
Species
columnifera (kol-um-NEE-fer-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Grayslake, Illinois

Pittsford, New York

Bluffton, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Bluffton, SC (Zone 8b) | July 2011 | positive

This is a very easy plant to grow in my zone 8b garden. It never fails to be noticed and I have never seen it in another garden in my are...Read More

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Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

A bit droopy, but a nice prairie plant. The flowers are very pretty, ranging from all red to having a wide yellow margin. Overall the p...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Well branched, marvelous 15" dwarf. Yellow edged red petals. Sun and heat resistant.

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