Ratibida columnifera
Upright Prairie Coneflower (Mexican Hat) is an iconic native perennial featuring tall central flower cones surrounded by drooping yellow or velvety reddish-brown ray petals resembling sombreros. Blooming abundantly in sunny prairies, it lures native bees and butterflies, while goldfinches feast on its autumn seed cones.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Moderate
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
This species serves as an essential host plant for caterpillar larvae of: Silvery Checkerspot.
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