How to tend a Ratibida columnifera

Also known as: Obeliscaria columnaris DC., Rudbeckia columnifera Nutt., Rudbeckia columnaris Pursh, Rudbeckia drummondii Paxton, Ratibida columnaris Raf., Lepachys columnaris Torr. & A.Gray, Ratibida columnaris (Sims) D.Don, Ratibida columnifera f. columnifera , Ratibida pulcherrima Steud., Rudbeckia columnaris var. columnaris , Ratibida columnifera subsp. columnifera , Lepachys columnifera f. columnifera , Ratibida columnaris var. columnaris , Ratibida columnaris f. columnaris , Ratibida columnifera var. columnifera , Obeliscaria pulcherrima DC., Lepachys columnaris var. pulcherrima (DC.) Torr. & A.Gray, Rudbeckia columnaris Sims, Ratibida columnaris var. pulcherrima (DC.) D.Don, Lepachys columnifera var. columnifera , Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (DC.) Fernald, Lepachys columnaris var. columnaris , Obeliscaria drummondii (Paxton) Graham, Lepachys columnifera (Nutt.) J.F.Macbr., Rudbeckia columnaris var. pulcherrima (DC.) Rothr.

Watering

Keep soil moist, water and drain timely

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

After flowering remove the withered flowers, the part on the ground will wither in winter, the plant germinates again in spring

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Compositae, Echinacea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-September, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
yellow, red brown
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