This plant features a striking, sombrero-shaped flower head with drooping rays of yellow or a blend of yellow and reddish-brown. The central, reddish-brown disc protrudes prominently, rising 1/2 to 2 inches above the petals. Its lower stem is bushy and leafy, transitioning to long, bare stalks that support the flower heads. The plant typically reaches 60-90 cm in height. The flower petals exhibit a range of colors, from deep red and yellow combinations to solid red or yellow. The lower leaves are distinctive, being feathery and deeply divided.
Distributions –
foothills; prairie; parkland; boreal
Light –
full-sun-to-partial-shade
Bloom Period –
summer
Height –
60 – 90 cm
24 – 36 in
Habitat –
Dry prairie grassland, disturbed areas.