Common name: Grey-Headed Coneflower;Yellow Coneflower
Scientific name: Ratibida pinnata
Category: Native Forb, Localized Perennial
Sample mature size: 1.2 m tall, 0.9 m wide; 4 ft tall, 3 ft wide
Sunlight: Full-sun
Water: Medium-dry
Soil: Sand
Blooms: Yellow in July, August
Natural habitats: Open-upland
Wildlife benefits: Host plant π, Bees/wasps π, Songbirds π¦
Points of interest: - Slender with a hairy-stem and flower heads have drooping, yellow rays
- Host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot and many species of moths
- Will grow in many adverse conditions; Part sun,heat, drought,seasonal flooding, controlled burn areas, and areas of disturbance
- Adapts to any poor soil condition such as, sand, clay and a lime/chalk combination
- Attracts bees, and songbirds such as Goldfinch feed on the seeds
