Perennial  •  $6, 4-inch pot

Height3 to 5 ft
Spacing1 to 2 ft
Sun ExposureFull to Part Sun
Soil MoistureMedium to Medium Dry
Bloom ColorYellow
Bloom TimeJuly, Aug, Sept
Companion PlantingsWild Bergamot, Blazing Star, Purple Hyssop
Special Attributes

Ratibida pinnata

A beautiful summer blooming perennial that has a similar appearance to Black Eyed Susans, but with large yellow ray flowers that droop slightly. This drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow plant is excellent for cultivation, as it is relatively pest-resistant and far less aggressive than some of its other yellow-blooming prairie cousins.

The flowers attract mainly bees, but also wasps, butterflies, flies, and beetles. A handful of butterfly and moth species use this as a host plant and songbirds may sometimes eat the seeds, particularly Goldfinches. Plant with Wild Bergamot or any Liatris spp. for a stunning color combination.

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