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Gray-headed Coneflower growing in vegetable home garden
gray-headed coneflower with species of butterflies, bees, wasps, and birds that utilize it
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Gray-headed Coneflower growing in vegetable home garden
gray-headed coneflower with species of butterflies, bees, wasps, and birds that utilize it
Ratibida pinnata

Gray-headed Coneflower

Seeds

Packet $3.00

Plants

38 Plug Tray Out of Stock
50 Plug Tray $95.00
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Description

Gray-headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), also known as Yellow Coneflower, is a long-blooming native perennial in the aster family. It features bright golden-yellow petals that droop gracefully around a distinctive greenish-gray cone-shaped center, adding striking vertical interest to prairies and native plantings.

This drought-tolerant species grows 3 to 5 feet tall and thrives in a range of soils, from medium wet to dry. It prefers full to partial sun and is hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Gray-headed Coneflower is an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes, as it requires little to no fertilizer and is highly resilient once established.

Pollinated by both bees and butterflies, this wildflower supports local pollinator populations and readily self-sows, making it a reliable workhorse in prairie restoration and naturalized garden settings. Blooming throughout the summer months, it brings long-lasting color and ecological value to any planting.

Seed Details

Weight 0.025 lbs
Dimensions 3.5 × 0.1 × 2.25 in
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None, 38 Plug Tray, 50 Plug Tray
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Seeds/Packet300
Germination Code30 Day Cold Moist Stratification
SociabilityClumps, Rhizomes, Self-Seeding
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsBees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Resistant, Erosion Control, Pollinators
Height4-5'
Hardiness Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloom ColorYellow
Bloom PeriodJune, July, August, September
Spacing18-24"

PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.

What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.

Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.

Want to dive deeper? Check out our in-depth article on what PLS is and why it matters.

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Seeds & Seed Mixes:

Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you need to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this in the order notes at checkout.

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to select Midwest states due to plant health and hardiness considerations. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.

States we ship live plants to:
Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

Live Stakes:

Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28.

Live stakes ship to the same select Midwest states as live plants due to establishment requirements.

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