Grey-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)

Grey-Headed Coneflower, also called Yellow Coneflower or Prairie Coneflower, brings a lively, prairie-style look to sunny gardens with its drooping yellow petals and tall brown central cones. Blooming from midsummer into early fall, it provides a long-lasting display of color and movement, especially when planted among native grasses and other meadow flowers. This tough perennial thrives in full sun, poor soils, and dry conditions, making it a strong choice for xeriscaping, prairie restorations, and low-maintenance borders. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the seed heads feed birds through fall and winter. Why Choose Grey-Headed Coneflower? Long bloom time from midsummer into early fall Unique flower form adds prairie character and movement Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies Seed heads provide food for birds Drought-tolerant and well-suited to poor soils Leave seed heads standing through fall and winter for birds, or cut back after bloom for a tidier look. Divide clumps every few years if they become crowded or begin to flop.