Flowers - Coneflower, Yellow Prairie (Mexican Hat)
The Yellow Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), also called Mexican Hat, is the pure yellow form of the native Prairie Coneflower. Grows 15"-24" tall on slender stems with yellow petals that skirt a tall upright cone. This drought-tolerant droopy petaled daisy loves the heat. A cheerful mid-summer pick-me-up that blooms into fall.
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall
- Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Healing, health, strength
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Ratibida columnifera
- Hardiness zones: 4-9
- Planting season: Spring, fall
- Days to maturity: 2nd year
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
- Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
- Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
- Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, chalky, rocky, dry, moist
- Soil pH: 6.8-7.2
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Frost tolerant: No
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
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