Ratibida columnifera 'Buttons and Bows'

long-head coneflower or prairie coneflower

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Ratibida columnifera 'Buttons and Bows' (long-head coneflower) bears showy blooms during mid summer to early autumn.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Ratibida columnifera 'Buttons and Bows' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.