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Ratibida

Ratibida

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A wildflower from North America that lives for more than one year and has bright cone-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /ræˈtɪbɪdə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners choose Ratibida for its vibrant, cone-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • The garden features several Ratibida species that bloom from midsummer to fall.

  • Ratibida thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.

  • The Ratibida blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners love planting Ratibida for its vibrant colors.

  • Many gardeners choose Ratibida for its vibrant, cone-shaped flowers.

  • The garden features several Ratibida species that bloom from midsummer to fall.

  • Ratibida thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.

Compounds

Ratibida columnifera
  • Specialized
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A tall North American wildflower with a central cone and drooping yellow or red petals

Ratibida columnaris
  • Specialized
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A tall wildflower with a red brown cone and drooping yellow petals

Ratibida tagetes
  • Specialized
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A coneflower with yellow or orange flowers

Surface Forms

Ratibida singular
Ratibidas plural

Etymology

Ratibida probably comes from a native Mexican plant name that early plant scientists used for bright prairie flowers. A helpful way to remember Ratibida is to picture a North American wildflower with a tall central cone and drooping petals, because that is exactly what this genus of showy ornamental wildflowers refers to.