Ratibida columnifera

Also Known As

Ratibida columnaris
Dwarf Mexican Hat
Grey Headed Coneflower
Red Hats
Upright Prairie Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Ratibida columnifera plant details

Ratibida columnifera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer bronze and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ratibida columnifera

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ratibida columnifera

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A flounced skirt of chestnut petals edged in gold gather round the flower disk—a beaded column of sage green, studded with gold. Grey green cut foliage becomes a shimmering presence under the sun. Easy to grow in regular to dry soils, it naturalizes to create large drifts.

By: Select Seeds

YELLOW MEXICAN HAT : A drought resistant perennial prairie plant blooming late summer to fall. Likes sun and well drained soil. The pure yellow flower petals droop back toward the 16" stems exposing the long headed cones. Hardy zone 3-9

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Each golden yellow petal is heavily splashed with burgundy and surround the tall brown central cone of each daisy-like flower. Finely textured blue-gray foliage on a plant that becomes more dense with age. Blooms from late spring through summer. This is a tough and hardy, perennial US Native. Great for butterflies. Item# 9141.