Ratibida columnifera (Longhead Coneflower)

POTTED PLANT

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SKU:
RACOL-SM
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
3 feet
FLOWER COLOR:
Yellow
BLOOM PERIOD:
4 Summer
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun
MOISTURE:
Dry, average
FORMAL LANDSCAPING:
3-Star
DEER RESISTANT:
Yes
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Bright yellow flowers attract various beneficial pollinating insects and are present for several months. Longhead coneflower is closely related to grayhead coneflower. It is shorter than grayhead coneflower and has a longer/taller "cone". The petals are typically yellow but can can be entirely or partially reddish maroon. The best growing conditions will consist of lots of sun and rocky, well-drained soil. It will eventually lose ground to and be outcompeted by larger plants when grown in rich, moist soil. 
 
Uses:  Bees, butterflies, extended bloom period, drought resistant
Bloom time:  June - September
 
Height:  20 to 36 inches
Space:  18 to 24 inches
 
Sun:  Full sun
Moisture:  Dry to average

Seed: Germinates easily with little or no stratification period.
  • 200 seeds per packet
  • 46,000 seeds per ounce
  • 1 ounce per 1,500 square feet

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