Ratibida pinnata
pinnate prairie coneflower
Flower Color
Description
An upright, stout-stemmed, branching perennial to 1.2m tall, with rough-textured, deeply divided, pinnate leaves. From summer to autumn it bears long-stemmed, daisy-like flowerheads to 12cm across, with bright yellow, drooping ray florets and around a prominent red-brown cone
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.0 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPrairie plantingCut flowersFlower borders and beds