RATIBIDA columifera (Coneflower, Dwarf Red)

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This plant resembles prairie coneflower but has deep red flowers beneath a long brown cone. It is a biennial to short-lived perennial and is recommended for borders, natural gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator planting. This perennial does well in hot, dry areas, and is pretty easy to grow. These Dwarf...
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This plant resembles prairie coneflower but has deep red flowers beneath a long brown cone. It is a biennial to short-lived perennial and is recommended for borders, natural gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator planting. This perennial does well in hot, dry areas, and is pretty easy to grow. These Dwarf Red Coneflowers are native to nearly all of the United States as well as parts of Canada. This wildflower has served as a dye source, and the Cheyenne Indians used the parts of the plant to treat rattlesnake bites.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 31,250 1,000
1/4LB 125,000 4,000
1/2LB 250,000 8,000
1LB 500,000 16,000
5LB 2,500,000 80,000

Scientific Name: Ratibida Columnifera

Common Name: Coneflower, Dwarf Red

Plant Type: Perennial, Biennial 

Family: Asteraceae

Native Range: California, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast  

Height: 12 to 24 "

Spread: 8 to 18 "

Habitat: Arid/Desert, Mountain, Plain/Texas   

Zone: 2-12

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Blooming Season: Early Summer, Late Summer 

Attracts: Pollinators, Butterflies

Resistant: Deer

Moisture: Dry, Moderate

Flower Color: Red 

Water Requirement: Low 

Soil Type: Rocky, Sandy, Clay 

Soil pH: Moderately acid, Slightly acid, Neutral 

Advantage: Low maintenance, Easy to grow 

Uses: Beds, Borders, Patio, Natural garden and Rock garden

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