Greyheaded Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
Greyheaded Coneflower is a common species of open prairies and glades throughout the eastern half of the United states. In Missouri it is often seen in prairies and roadsides. This species is useful in pasture mixes and is readily consumed by cattle when young. Flowering occurs from late July to September. In prairie plantings this species may dominate for the first few years and then settle into a lower density as other species become established.
- Planting date: Dormant seeding, November – February
- No Stratification needed. Can be spring planted in grass mixes from April – early June
- Height: 24-60 inches tall
- Moisture: Moist to Dry
- Sun Exposure: Full
- Planting Rate: 2 – 4 pounds per acre
