Grayhead Coneflower

Ratibida pinnata
A breath of summertime from the prairie

Grayhead Coneflower
  • Grayhead Coneflower thumbnail
  • Grayhead Coneflower thumbnail

About Grayhead Coneflower

Yellow Coneflower and Pinnate Prairie Coneflower are other names for this long lived, drought tolerant, true prairie plant that is native to the tall grass prairies. A member of the daisy family, this flower has long yellow rays that droop from a spherical gray cone. Grayhead Coneflower grows in a wide range of soils in full sun to partial shade. It attracts butterflies and song birds making it a great background or border for any landscape or garden. This perennial flower blooms June through August. One packet contains 3 grams.

Purchase Grayhead Coneflower

Product Details

Height Range: 24 - 48 inches
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. / 1,000 sq ft
Seeds Per Pound: 625,000
Growing Season: Warm Season
Lifespan: Perennial
Planting Season: Spring
Winter/Dormant
Target Solution: Drought Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Full Sun
Erosion Control
High Elevation
Quick Establishment
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Ideal for Birds
Ideal for Bees
All Purpose Solution
Use: Conservation
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Landscape & Ornamental
Revegetation
Wildlife Habitat & Food
Multi-Purpose Use
Blooming Season: April - June
Color: Yellow