Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Red-Spike Mexican-Hat, Upright Prairie Coneflower
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: July-September
Height: 2' to 3'
Spacing: 15” to 18”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
USDA Zone: 3a-10b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 50000
Yellow-edged red petals create a striking display on the rare, easy-to-grow wildflower. Fast growing, it does surprisingly well in even poor soil. These curious little "Mexican Hats" make a fun cut flower, as well as being an interesting point of interest in wildflower gardens, prairies, meadows, and cottage gardens!
