Coneflower, Yellow Prairie (Mexican Hat) Flowers

The Yellow Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), also called Mexican Hat, is the pure yellow form of the native Prairie Coneflower. Grows 15"-24" tall on slender stems with yellow petals that skirt a tall upright cone. This drought-tolerant droopy petaled daisy loves the heat. A cheerful mid-summer pick-me-up that blooms into fall. Life cycle: Perennial Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators Flower meaning: Healing, health, strength SEED PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Ratibida columnifera Hardiness zones: 4-9 Planting season: Spring, fall Days to maturity: 2nd year Cold stratify: Yes Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days Germination soil temps: 65F-75F Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, chalky, rocky, dry, moist Soil pH: 6.8-7.2 Water needs: Average Sun needs: Full sun Frost tolerant: No Drought