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Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida columnifera

Item: #
1029

1 Ft - 3 Ft Height

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Perennial

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Blooms Jun - Nov

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Sand
Loam
Clay
Caliche

Soil Moisture

Dry Soil Medium Soil Moisture

Sunlight

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Dappled
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Seed
Rate

What's the Seeding Rate?

**LAWN & GARDEN: High density rate improves fill and establishment while reducing weed opportunity **OPEN SPACE: Economical rangeland density for larger acreage but requires longer establishment period

Lawn & Garden:

1 LB covers 15000 sq ft

Open Space:

1 LB per acre

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$3.49 - $36.00

A prolific perennial that is widespread throughout the prairie regions. Deer, goats, sheep, and cattle will not eat this plant. Prairie Coneflower is often a dominant plant in heavily grazed areas of the Edwards Plateau. Good nectar plant for butterflies. Maroon-yellow blooms are commonly called Mexican Hat. Grows from Minnesota to Montana to Louisiana and Mexico.