Coneflower, Clasping (pack)

Clasping Coneflower (Ratibida amplexicaulis) is an open-pollinated annual wildflower with drooping yellow petals around a raised, cone-like center. Native to the Southeast US, it is very easy to grow in hot, dry areas and blooms from late summer into fall.

At a glance

• Variety: Clasping Coneflower (Ratibida amplexicaulis)
• Type: Annual, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 7-30 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 18"
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-10
• Approx. seeds per pack: 1,441 (covers about 10 sq ft)

Best for

• Hot, dry sites and low-water gardens
• Pollinator gardens for bees and butterflies
• Meadow and wildflower plantings
• Cut-flower beds
• Beginner gardeners wanting an easy native annual

How to grow

Sow in fall or spring at 1/16" deep, using about 125 seeds per square foot. Keep the soil moist for the first four weeks after planting; germination takes 7-30 days. Grow in full sun with moderate water. Plants reach 12" to 18" and bloom from late summer into fall.

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