yellow flower plant with seed pods Coneflower, Yellow Prairie (Mexican Hat) Flower seeds

yellow flower plant with seed pods Coneflower, Yellow Prairie (Mexican Hat) Flower seedsThe Yellow Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), also called Mexican Hat, is the pure yellow form of the native Prairie Coneflower. Grows 15" 24" tall on slender stems with yellow petals that skirt a tall upright cone. This drought tolerant droopy petaled daisy loves the heat. A cheerful mid summer pick me up that blooms into fall. Life cycle: Perennial Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and

The Yellow Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), also called Mexican Hat, is the pure yellow form of the native Prairie Coneflower. Grows 15"-24" tall on slender stems with yellow petals that skirt a tall upright cone. This drought-tolerant droopy petaled daisy loves the heat. A cheerful mid-summer pick-me-up that blooms into fall.

• Life cycle: Perennial
• Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall
• Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Healing, health, strength

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Ratibida columnifera
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 2nd year
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, chalky, rocky, dry, moist
• Soil pH: 6.8-7.2
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes