Ratibida pinnata, commonly known as gray-headed coneflower, yellow coneflower, or prairie coneflower:
 
 * Florida Native: Yes
 * Size at Maturity: 2-4 feet tall
 * Growth Rate: Moderate
 * Phenology: Perennial
 * Bloom Season: September-October
 * Leaf Type: Pinnately divided leaves
 * Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
 * Soil Texture: Prefers moist to well-drained soils
 * Soil pH: Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH
 * Moisture Requirements: Moist to wet
 * Tolerance to Salt Spray: No
 
Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, meadows, butterfly gardens, and wildlife gardens
 
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance. Divide clumps in spring every few years to maintain vigor. Remove spent flower heads in late winter for a tidier appearance
 
Considerations: Not drought tolerant. Low deer and rabbit resistance
 * Wildlife Benefit: Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals. The seeds are a favorite food source for many birds.
 * Caterpillar Host Plant: Several butterfly species, including the Delaware skipper and the neamathla skipper.
 * Toxicity to Pets: Non-toxic
 * Edible: No medicinal uses are known.