{"product_id":"long-headed-coneflower-ratibida-columnifera","title":"Long-headed Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-headed Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), often called Mexican Hat, is a striking and charismatic wildflower that brings a touch of the Great Plains to any garden. This drought-tolerant perennial grows 1 to 3 feet tall and is famous for its unique flower structure: a tall, columnar dark brown central disc surrounded by drooping, bright yellow (or sometimes reddish-brown) petals. The overall effect strongly resembles a high-crowned sombrero, making it an instant conversation piece. Native to the central and western United States, it is a tough-as-nails plant that thrives in dry prairies, roadsides, and waste areas. It is a favorite of many pollinators, including bees and butterflies, who flock to its long-blooming flowers from June through September. Long-headed Coneflower is incredibly easy to grow, requiring full sun and well-drained, medium to dry soil. It is deer-resistant and can handle extreme heat and drought with ease. Whether used in a mass planting for a dramatic effect or as a tough-as-nails addition to a xeriscape, this coneflower is a reliable and visually stunning performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun–Aug (Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 37 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/ratibida-columnifera\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Long-headed Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926634729669,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926634762437,"sku":null,"price":31.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926634795205,"sku":null,"price":61.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926634827973,"sku":null,"price":119.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/158wxpesroQbNFcp_QT1wFs_gH5gpM3HD.jpg?v=1793123948","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/long-headed-coneflower-ratibida-columnifera","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}