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prairie coneflowerBotanical Name: Ratibida pinnata
Plant Family: Aster family (Asteraceae) Description: Also known as Mexican Hat. Bright yellow flowers featuring heavily drooping petals around a tall domed center crow on long slender stems from 3 to 5 ft. Blooms hold for a long period in summer. Mixes well with tall grasses in a prairie setting. Growing Conditions: Tolerates poor soil, dry and rocky sites. Commonly found in prairies, thickets, and woodland edges. Full sun or part shade. Bloom Time: Jul - Aug Bloom Color: Yellow Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Especially attractive to native bees. Native Status: PA native Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden |