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

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

Availability Available from January to February

individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Good to know
Sometimes grown as an annual or biennial. Drought-resistant.
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free
Place of origin
Central North America
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals

To 12cm (4¾in) across
Border
Suita a sunny border
Fully hardy
Pinnate
Height
1.2m (4ft)
Spread
45cm (18in)
Herbaceous
Upright, stout-stemmed, branching perennial with pinnate, toothed leaves 2-12cm (¾-4¾in) long. Produces long-stemmed flower heads
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
Full sun