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upright prairie coneflower
Ratibida columnifera
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
Upright prairie coneflower is a native wildflower with distinctive drooping petals (typically red, orange, or yellow) surrounding a prominent columnar brown center. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and attracts pollinators throughout the summer.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.9 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Great Plains and western North America
Native to: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation