Also called Upright prairie coneflower. Drought tolerant native perennial with showy drooping maroon-red ray petals, blooming June to September. Common on dry well drained grasslands, shrublands, roadsides and disturbed soils; up to 9,000 ft. elevation. Similar form and adaptation to Yellow prairie coneflower (R. columnifera), but occurs more commonly in the Southwest. Useful in revegetation, restoration and as an ornamental. Easily reseeds itself. Seed is utilized by birds and small mammals. Various mid to late-season pollinating insects, including honeybees and butterflies, are attracted to the nectar and pollen.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Asteraceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Single crown

Mature Height: 37 in.

Bloom Color: Red

Bloom Period: July-October

Annual Precipitation: 16-40 in.

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status:

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance: High

Nitrogen fixation: None

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: Low

CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

pH Range: 5.9-7.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 737,100

Seeding Rate: 1 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring

Days to Germination: