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upright prairie coneflower

upright prairie coneflower

Ratibida columnifera

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2bZone 10b

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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3.1′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 2bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 10b

pH Range

5.97
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.9 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division