Grey Headed Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
Gray Headed Coneflower is a native perennial forb growing up to 4 feet tall. The blooming period occurs from early to late summer, and lasts about 1 to 2 months. There is little or no floral scent. It grows best in sunny locations with well-drained loam, clays and sandy soils. Gray Headed Coneflower can be used for roadside plantings, prairie restoration, wildlife cover, landscaping, and plant diversity in prairie communities.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: amnenity grassland, reclamation, CRP, pollinator, wildlife habitat, biodiversity
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 15 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 2 to 3
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
