Description

This North American Native is a great accent to add height and biodiversity to a green roof. A bright yellow ray surrounds a striking cone of disc flowers, is a good food source for small birds and provides an interesting seed head for winter interest.  A range of pollinators love this plant. This is a full sun plant that needs good drainage; it will self-sow a little when happy.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera
• Family: Asteraceae
• Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 4-9
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Time: Midsummer
• Winter Interest: Dormant
• Height: 12"
• Spread: 8"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Origin: Central and western US
• Self Sowing: Somewhat
• Shade Tolerant: No
• Substitutes: Asclepias tuberosa, Echinacea purpurea,