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Grey-Headed Coneflower

Ratibida pinnata, Asteraceae

Zones
3a–8b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CarrotDaucus carota subsp. sativus
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Ohio SpiderwortTradescantia ohiensis
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Lanceleaf CoreopsisCoreopsis lanceolata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Rattlesnake MasterEryngium yuccifolium

Deep taproot of rattlesnake master competes with prairie coneflower for deep soil resources

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Grey-Headed Coneflower grow in?

Grey-Headed Coneflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Grey-Headed Coneflower?

Good companions for Grey-Headed Coneflower include Carrot, Ohio Spiderwort, Lanceleaf Coreopsis.

Design guilds with Grey-Headed Coneflower and see companion relationships visually.

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