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Hoverfly gorging on the small fertile flowers that are starting to open up

Still going strong in late October Synonym(s) Ratibida columnaris; Rudbeckia columnifera Common name prairie coneflower; Mexican hat Family asteraceae Life cycle perennial (Z3-10) Flowers yellow (summer) Size 24-32" Light sun Cultural notes ordinary garden soil (drought-tolerant) From seed germinate at room temperature Flowers first year from seed sown indoors early. Seed ripens late September Long-lived wildflower, native to the Mid-Western US. We planted it on our hillside, in less than ideal conditions, and it rewarded us by blooming in its first year.

Already flowering in its first year

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: back yard island

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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