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Ratbida columnifera
Yellow petals with brown near the center. Petals tend to droop down rather than being upright. Center looks almost like an acorn. Plant is 18 to 24 inches high. Bloom is appx. 3 inches across.
Believe to be a wildflower.
Spotted on Apr 13, 2012
Submitted on Apr 13, 2012
4 Comments
Many thanks Nopayahnah.
Nice one! You could add the info from your comment below to the spotting itself.
Mexican Hat, Prarie Coneflower
Ratibida columnifera
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Alternate leaves, 2-4" long that are deeply divided; flowers are in heads with drooping petals; daisy-like with rays and extended cone.
Plant Form or Habit: upright
Plant Type: perennial
Plant Use: beds & borders natives
Propagation: division
Light Requirement: high
Flower Color: red, yellow, orange, bronze
Blooming Period: summer fall
Height: 2 - 3'
Width: 2'
Foliage Texture: fine
Heat Tolerance: high
Water Requirements: low
Additional Comments: Drought and soil tolerant; somewhat leggy; sow in early spring; no serious pest problems.
Thank you very much for the suggestion ceherzog.
I'd say it's a cultivar of Ratbidia, Mexican Hat.