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Ratibida Seeds - Grey-Headed Coneflower
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Ratibida (Ratibida Pinnata Grey-headed Coneflower) - Here is a great meadow flower that is easily propagated by Ratibida seeds. The drought tolerant Yellow Coneflower plant is a tall perennial that features attractive blooms that have yellow petals drooping downward, and the petals are arranged around a grayish-brown central cone.MORE RATIBIDA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
36 - 60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.0
FOLIAGE COLOR
Dark green
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Ratibida Pinnata
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
20 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
1 ounce per 1,000 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 24 inches
Ratibida (Ratibida Pinnata Grey-headed Coneflower) - Here is a great meadow flower that is easily propagated by Ratibida seeds. The Yellow Coneflower plant is a tall perennial that features attractive blooms that have yellow petals drooping downward, and the petals are arranged around a grayish-brown central cone. Also known as Prairie Coneflower, these lovely blooms attract butterflies, and as the cone dries, the seeds are eaten by songbirds. Very attractive and showy! Yellow Coneflowers also makes great cut flowers and are resistant to drought.
Grow Ratibida in rich, well-drained soil and full sun requiring very little water which makes the plants perfect for xeriscaping. It's native to many regions of the United States and can be found growing in prairies, thickets, roadsides, railroad right-of-ways, and borders of woods. It is very easy to propagate from Yellow Coneflower seeds in spring or fall though a fall seeding is recommended. Ratibida seeds can be sown into weed-free soil with the top 1 - 2 inches loosened. Lightly rake the flower seeds into the loose soil and barely cover. Keep the seeds moist until germination, and water the plants until they are established. If planting the flower seeds in the spring, a cold-treatment is recommended. Place seed in the refrigerator for 4 weeks.
Approximately 28,000 seeds per ounce.