Zone 5 · Gray-Headed Coneflower
Planting Gray-Headed Coneflower in Zone 5
Ratibida pinnata
✅ Gray-Headed Coneflower thrives in zone 5 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
June – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
48"
Spacing
24" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Gray-Headed Coneflower in zone 5
Plant in spring. Drooping yellow rays around a tall gray cone; prairie classic.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Gray-Headed Coneflower peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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