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Ratibida columnifera

*Long-headed Coneflower*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2'-3'
Color: Yellow
Bloom: June-August
Flowers: The petal-like ray flowers are about 1" long and circle a 1"-2" long column-like disk.
Leaves:

Suggested Uses:

This is a short-lived perennial, but has a nice long season of bloom. It will also reseed itself and is a lovely addition to the prairie garden. Additionally, it is an excellent plant for upland, shoreline restoration. This plant works well in dry sandy and gravelly soils. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and to butterflies!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Leaves and stems were infused to make an external treatment for snakebites, headaches, stomachaches, fevers, and poison ivy rashes.
Food Uses: Leaves and flower heads were made into tea.
Other Uses:
More Information:
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Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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