Yellow Coneflower

Some plants are standouts, and with its instantly recognizable form, the native Yellow Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) should be included on that list.

With a high contrast between the cheerful orange-yellow petals and their delightfully droopy form, this native plant has a ton of personality. It would be a marvelous addition to a sunny and well-drained wildflower garden.

Easy care and highly adaptable, it performs best in well-drained soil. Once established, this is a water-wise plant that blooms from July to September. You'll love this bold addition to your backyard landscape.

A flower of many names, this variety is often reffered to as Gray Head, Gray Headed Coneflower, Pinnate Coneflower, and Prairie Coneflower. No matter what you call it though, there is no masking the many benifits it has to offer.

Not only is it easy to take care of, it has quite the reputation for bringing many pollinators and other benefitial insects around. Butterflies, bees, and many others will flutter to this specimen, pollinating an abundance of plants along the way! 

Pair it with other rough-textured plants, like Yucca, Black-Eyed Susans, and Purple Coneflower. Or, for a very fresh feel, plant this as a partner to a Rainbow or White Knock-Out® groundcover rose hedge.

You could also create a very effective contrast against Bee Balm, Salvia, Russian Sage and other blue-violet selections. Try this in a fun seasonal container as a "Filler".

The shuttlecock shape may inspire you to set up the Badminton court. What a fun game for a family get-together!

Because this is the real deal, native plant, it may be regulated in some areas as it may do a little "too well", but don't worry. Nature Hills uses Plant Sentry™ to follow all local, state and federal regulations for plants that can become invasive in your area. You're good, we've got this.

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