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Ratibida columnifera (Column flower)
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0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ratibida columnifera
Other names
Column flower, Obelisk flower, Long-head coneflower, Upright prairie coneflower, Lepachys columnifera, Rudbeckia columnifera
Genus
Ratibida Ratibida
Species
R. columnifera - R. columnifera is an erect perennial, sometimes grown as an annual or biennial, with pinnate leaves divided into linear, sometimes pinnate, mid-green lobes and slender, branching stems bearing daisy-like, yellow flowers with reflexed petals and, erect, cylindrical, brown central discs.
Ratibida columnifera is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Erect
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back when flowering diminishes significantly to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation
Divide in spring when plants are still young.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Ratibida columnifera (Column flower) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, dry, well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Stake in exposed areas. Mulch in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ratibida columnifera
Other names
Column flower, Obelisk flower, Long-head coneflower, Upright prairie coneflower, Lepachys columnifera, Rudbeckia columnifera
Genus
Ratibida Ratibida
Species
R. columnifera - R. columnifera is an erect perennial, sometimes grown as an annual or biennial, with pinnate leaves divided into linear, sometimes pinnate, mid-green lobes and slender, branching stems bearing daisy-like, yellow flowers with reflexed petals and, erect, cylindrical, brown central discs.
Native to
Central United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back when flowering diminishes significantly to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation
Divide in spring when plants are still young.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Ratibida columnifera (Column flower) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, dry, well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Stake in exposed areas. Mulch in autumn.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 3
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