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upright prairie coneflower

upright prairie coneflower

Ratibida columnifera

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 2bZone 10b

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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
Family
Asteraceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with