upright prairie coneflower
Also known as: long-head coneflower; obelisk flower; column flower
An upright, clump-forming perennial to 80cm tall, with finely cut, feathery leaves. From early summer to early autumn, slender, branching stems bear daisy-like flowerheads to 8cm across, with drooping red or yellow (sometimes red and yellow) ray florets around a large, columnar cone
Scientific classification
- Species
- upright prairie coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)
- Genus
- Ratibida
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of upright prairie coneflower
Distribution map
S. W. Canada, W. and C. USA to New Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of upright prairie coneflower
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upright prairie coneflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Drought resistant once established
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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