Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Short 15"
Minus icon Spacing Plant 18" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Late Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 3-9
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'
Ratibida are native prairie plants. Drought resistant. Open airy-branching habit. Blooms late summer into fall. Best planted in masses or groups in a border or meadow. Crushed seeds have an anise scent.
Full sun and well-drained medium to dry soil is needed for Ratibida. Clay soils may need amendments to grow successfully. Seldom needs division but young plants can be divided in spring before they get too woody. Remove flowers when the petals drop or leave seed heads for the birds. Will self sow.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
