Gray-headed Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
$18.00
An erect, clump forming plant with stiff stems, producing masses of long blooming, bright yellow daisy flowers with gray capped, dark brown cones at the center; an excellent border or naturalizing plant that is very adaptable; best when massed
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Gray-headed Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
Gray-headed Coneflower has masses of beautiful spikes of yellow daisy flowers with dark brown eyes rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its narrow pinnately compound leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Gray-headed Coneflower will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity extending to 5 feet tall with the flowers, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground
and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 3'(5'withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Flowers are yellow
Flowers from early to late summer
Attracts bees; butterflies
Zone 3a
Likes well drained soil