Ratibida (Mexican Sun Hat)

Mexican Sun Hat or Coneflower are perennials from open spots in prairies and sunny mountain meadows in North and Middle America. They develop numerous and very colorful, bright yellow flowers on medium to tall stalks throughout summer. Many species are excellent cut flowers. Ratibida are easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. They are very robust and adapt very well to various soil types.
Sow flat in any rich, well drained soil. Keep pots in a sunny , protected spot outside. Several species require a cooling period of several months prior to germination. If these species are sowed late in the year, they do not germinate before spring in the following year. Transplant to the final spot in the garden in late summer to autumn.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.

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Ratibida columnifera (Upright Prairie Coneflower)

Ratibida columnifera (Upright Prairie Coneflower)

100 (140)cm, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Long-headed Coneflower, or Mexican Hat makes unusual flowers with golden petals surrounding an elongated, pale brownish central disk. This perennial is native from south-western Canada to N Mexico, east to Minnesota and Texas (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VI-VIII.

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Ratibida pinnata (Pinnate Prairie Coneflower)

Ratibida pinnata (Pinnate Prairie Coneflower)

80 (120)cm, Pinnate Prairie Coneflower or Yellow Coneflower makes bright yellow, recurving petals surrounding a dark to pale brown center. This perennial is native of open spots in woods and prairies from Ontario and New York to Minnesota, N Nebraska, south to Georgia and Texas (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-IX.

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