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Red Prairie Coneflower

Original price $4.00 - Original price $4.00
Original price
$4.00
$4.00 - $4.00
Current price $4.00

New for 2025 - Ratibida columnifera - Fast growing and drought tolerant perennial wildflower. They often bloom their first year. Native to the prairies, ranging from Manitoba to Mexico. Their small conical flowers are popular among all bees, both native types and honeybees. The flowers can be used to make a greyish/purple dye. 3' tall, with many flower stalks that keep blooming from mid-summer into autumn. 100+ seeds

Grown by Annapolis Seeds 

Growing Info
Stratification 30 days cold/moist
Sowing Start indoors early/mid spring (April is about right)
Transplant outdoors After the risk of frost
Spacing 12-18" between plants
Soil Adaptable to a wide range, as long as well drained. Drought tolerant
Light Full sun to part shade
Life cycle Perennial
Cold hardiness Zone 3