• Three yellow grey-headed coneflowers with dark centers growing in a green grassy field.
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Coneflower Seeds - Greyheaded

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ratibida pinnata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 37 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

Grey-Headed Coneflower, also known as Yellow Coneflower, is a striking North American native perennial that brings height, movement, and vibrant color to sunny gardens. Its graceful, drooping yellow petals surround distinctive gray cones, creating a long-blooming display that thrives in prairies, meadows, pollinator gardens, and other dry, well-drained landscapes.

  • Distinctive seed heads provide late-season interest and bird food
  • Fragrant seed cones release a light anise scent when crushed
  • Recommended for the back of the border in home gardens and plants may need staking

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Fall

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low
  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Cold Moist Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,000 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Coneflower Planting Guide to learn more.

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Coneflower Seeds - Greyheaded

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Coneflower Seeds - Greyheaded FAQs

What type of seed is Grey-Headed Coneflower?

Grey-Headed Coneflower is an open pollinated seed.

Is Grey-Headed Coneflowerresistant to animals or disease?

Grey-Headed Coneflower is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

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