Ratibida pinnata
pinnate prairie coneflower
An upright, stout-stemmed, branching perennial to 1.2m tall, with rough-textured, deeply divided, pinnate leaves. From summer to autumn it bears long-stemmed, daisy-like flowerheads to 12cm across, with bright yellow, drooping ray florets and around a prominent red-brown cone
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Ratibida are biennials or perennials with erect stems developing from woody-based crowns. The flowers have colourful, outer ray florets and a tall, central boss of green, then brown, disc florets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Drought resistant once established. May require support
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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