Drooping Prairie-coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 19 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Drooping prairie-coneflower produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers with drooping petals and prominent dark centers from June through August. This drought-tolerant native perennial grows 2-4 feet tall and forms clumps that spread slowly over time. The deeply lobed leaves give it an attractive, fernlike texture even when not in bloom.
In an HOA neighborhood
Drooping Prairie-coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation, backyard only.
- Can look weedy when dormant in winter
- May appear too informal for conservative neighborhoods
Wildlife value
The long-blooming flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the summer months. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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