Yellow Prairie Coneflower, Ratibida pinnata

Prairie coneflower is a native, late-season, herbaceous perennial in the Aster Family. It usually has a taproot and grows upright from a woody base to a height of 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm). Showy yellow ray flowers droop and surround the oval-shaped, brown, central head. The flowers tend to bloom from late June until August, with seed ripening completed in early August to September. The mature seedhead has a pleasant odor when crushed that is similar to anise or licorice. 50 seeds/3.00, 1/2 Oz./12.00, 1 oz./20.50.