Gray-headed Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: A native of the Midwest, this tough perennial thrives in difficult soils and with minimal inputs. Bright yellow flowers bloom with long, downward pointing petals and large brown cones at their center. With pinnate leaves and stiff stems that start to droop by the end of the season, this perennial can have a rough and informal appearance but is well-suited to meadow style gardens.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-5' tall x 1-2' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer, Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Irrigation Path
- Fragrance Garden
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
