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Gray-Headed Coneflower
Native wildflower
Native wildflowerRatibida pinnata
- Partial sun
- Zones 3–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 24" spacing
- Moderate water
Overview
Gray-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) is a perennial native wildflower. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8.
Planting
Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost date and transplant after frost, or direct sow after last frost date, or fall sow for spring germination
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, average to lean soil; tolerates sandy, gravelly, or poor soils; prefers not to be in heavy clay without amendment. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7–14 days.