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Grey-Headed Coneflower

Ratibida pinnata
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Grey-Headed Coneflower, also called Yellow Coneflower or Prairie Coneflower, brings a lively, prairie-style look to sunny gardens with its drooping yellow petals and tall brown central cones. Blooming from midsummer into early fall, it provides a long-lasting display of color and movement, especially when planted among native grasses and other meadow flowers.

This tough perennial thrives in full sun, poor soils, and dry conditions, making it a strong choice for xeriscaping, prairie restorations, and low-maintenance borders. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the seed heads feed birds through fall and winter.

Why Choose Grey-Headed Coneflower?

  • Long bloom time from midsummer into early fall
  • Unique flower form adds prairie character and movement
  • Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies
  • Seed heads provide food for birds
  • Drought-tolerant and well-suited to poor soils

Leave seed heads standing through fall and winter for birds, or cut back after bloom for a tidier look. Divide clumps every few years if they become crowded or begin to flop.

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  • Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering.
  • Divide clumps every 3-4 years in the spring to rejuvenate and maintain vigor.
  • Allow seedlings to establish for natural expansion or remove to maintain controlled growth areas.