{"product_id":"100mg-prairie-coneflower-seeds-ratibida-columnifera-wildflower-for-pollinator-gardens","title":"100mg Prairie Coneflower Seeds - Ratibida columnifera Wildflower for Pollinator Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) is a native North American wildflower known for its distinctive upright central cone surrounded by drooping yellow to reddish-brown petals. Also called upright prairie coneflower or Mexican hat, this hardy perennial brings a relaxed, prairie-style look to wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its long bloom season and nectar-rich flowers make it a favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrairie Coneflower is well suited to sunny, dry sites and tolerates poor soils, making it a dependable choice for water-wise plantings and low-maintenance borders. The seed heads that follow the blooms provide interest into fall and can be left standing for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive raised central cone with drooping petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of drought and poor, rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong summer bloom season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative wildflower ideal for meadows and naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ratibida columnifera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, lean to average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Prairie Coneflower seeds directly outdoors in fall or early spring, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, then thin or transplant to the recommended spacing. Prairie Coneflower performs best in full sun and well-drained soil and does not require rich soil or heavy fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, water sparingly and allow the soil to dry between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or leave some seed heads for birds and natural reseeding. This low-maintenance wildflower is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and xeriscape landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824829923638,"sku":"FOLIA2-1368","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6552085755_ficn.jpg?v=1793004870","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100mg-prairie-coneflower-seeds-ratibida-columnifera-wildflower-for-pollinator-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}