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Long-headed Coneflower Ratibida columnifera

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
ruh-TIB-ih-duh kol-um-NEE-fer-uh
Description

Erect, clump-forming plant. Tolerates drought and dry soil; best planted in groups due to slender upright habit.

Soil:  Dry

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#coneflower#summer flowers
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#coneflower#summer flowers
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Ratibida
    Species:
    columnifera
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    North America
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Erect
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Attracts:
    Butterflies