Ratibida columnifera
Packet contains 250 mg, approximately 250 seeds
This fast-growing wildflower looks great in mixes, especially with native grasses. Native to the mid-west, Prairie Coneflower provides nectar for butterflies and a large number of native bee species. Plants are drought hardy and deer resistant.
Type: Biennial, perennial
Seed Depth: 1/8 inch. Barely rake seed into the surface of soil.
Height: 1-3 feet
Spacing: 1-3 feet
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry, moderate
Soil: Tolerant of a wide variety of soils. Prefers good drainage.
pH: 6.8-7.2
USDA Zone: 3-10
When to sow: Direct sow fall or spring. For spring transplants, sow 8 weeks before last frost. Cold/moist stratify for best results: place seeds between moist paper towels inside a sealed plastic bag for 3 months at 40 degrees F.
Blooming period: Summer (into fall if moisture is available). Blooms first year after sowing if transplanted.
Coverage: 1 ounce sows 1,000 square feet