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RATIBIDA pinnata
Commonly known as Drooping coneflower, Grey-head coneflower, Prairie coneflower
(syn. Lepachys pinnata). Toothed, divided blue-green leaves. Bright yellow daisy flowers with drooping petals and prominent cones
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Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - upright, stout-stemmed, branching perennial with pinnate, toothed leaves 2-12cm (¾-4¾in) long. Produces long-stemmed flower heads
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - sometimes grown as an annual or biennial. Drought-resistant. -
Pests & Diseases - trouble free -
Place of origin - central North America -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - to 12cm (4¾in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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1.2m (4ft)
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45cm (18in) |
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