Lena Zappia

Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida columnifera

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Warm

Cover:

Seedling rate:

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Loam,

Sand

Soil Conditions:

Location

Min elevation:

5000

Max elevation:

7500

Counties:

Carson City,

Clark,

Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:

Germination overall:

High

Germination rate:

Fast

Reproduction:

Establishment:

Lifespan:

Survival:

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Disturbance

Fire

Best suited for these management goals:

Drought resilience

Pollinator habitat

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Citations:

Dickson & Bushby 2009, Dittberner & Olson 1983, Ries & Hofmann 1983.