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Original photos of this plant from Oak Summit Nursery.
upright prairie coneflower, a bed of them here among our stock currants, planted last year. some of the work to collect wildflower seed takes me to places where I might only find it once, so there's some ongoing work to grow out the seed I find or bring in and keep some of the plants to plant in the nursery, to enjoy them but also to produce next year's seed crop, etc.
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upright prairie coneflower, the fastest wildflower from seed to actually flower that I'm growing. a perennial flower with an interesting cone that extends through the season, they're also called mexican hat. The seedlings shown here were cold stratified through feb and march and then started in our greenhouse in april, photos taken mid july
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Rudbeckia columnifera is a wildflower found in North America, known as upright prairie coneflower, Mexican hat, and longhead prairie coneflower - known for its sombrero-like flowers.
Its flowers have a cone-shaped center, surrounded by drooping red or brown petals, resembling a Mexican hat.
This perennial plant grows to a height of around 1 to 2 feet (30-60 cm) and often spreads via seeds.
Thrives in sunny conditions and prefers well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types.
Attracts butterflies and bees, making it a charming addition to native gardens or landscapes.
It's an adaptable plant, perfect for naturalized or wildflower gardens in diverse regions.
Hardiness Zone: 3
Stratification Required: 2 months
Seed Source: Manitoba
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