Ratibida columnifera Yellow (Mexican Hat)
700 seeds $3.00
Ratibida columnifera is a native wildflower with drooping, yellow petals surrounding a column-like center. It blooms for a long time from midsummer to fall. The flowers attract butterflies .
Yellow Mexican Hat looks great with other wildflowers and ornamental grasses . It's shown here with Catananche caerulea .
Ratibida columnifera blooms the first year from seed if started early indoors. Also known as Ratibida columnaris, Long-headed Coneflower, and Upright Prairie Coneflower. Self sows. Hardy perennial in zones 3-10.
height 24" spacing 12"
Sowing Ratibida columnifera Seeds
Start ratibida seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun. Well-drained soil.