A prolific perennial that is widespread throughout the prairie regions. Deer, goats, sheep, and cattle will not eat this plant. Prairie Coneflower is often a dominant plant in heavily grazed areas of the Edwards Plateau. Good nectar plant for butterflies. Maroon-yellow blooms are commonly called Mexican Hat. Grows from Minnesota to Montana to Louisiana and Mexico.
Prairie Coneflower
Ratibida columnifera
- Item: #
- 1029
1 Ft - 3 Ft Height
|Perennial
|Blooms Jun - Nov
Soil Type
Sand
Loam
Clay
Caliche
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Medium Soil Moisture
Sunlight
Full
Partial
Dappled
Shade
Seed
Rate
What's the Seeding Rate?
**LAWN & GARDEN: High density rate improves fill and establishment while reducing weed opportunity **OPEN SPACE: Economical rangeland density for larger acreage but requires longer establishment period
Lawn & Garden:
1 LB covers 15000 sq ft
Open Space:
1 LB per acre