Plant family: Asteraceae

Genus: Ratibida

Species: columnifera

450 mg packet

Plant type: Annual / Perennial

Colors: Dark Red, Yellow - Orange, Yellow, Maroon

Bloom time: Late spring - early fall

Height: 24" - 36"

Light requirements: Full sun

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained soil with a ph of 5.5-7.5.

Care: Plant established plants 15" - 18" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3 inches of vegetative mulch around plants in summer to help retain soil moisture.

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow in the garden after last frost. Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and cover to a depth of 1/16 ". Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy.  Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.