Ratibida pinnata (Gray-Headed Coneflower) [20 Seeds]

Germination Information: I recommend these seeds only for gardeners who have experience with seeds that benefit from or require a chilling period. Sow in late fall to early winter and barely cover with seed-starting mix. Set the pot outdoors and keep it moist so the seeds can germinate when conditions are right in spring. (The winter-sowing approach works well with this species. Seeds I sowed on December 25 started sprouting on March 20 and even flowered—albeit on short stems—their first year; your experience may vary.)

If you’re sowing after early winter, give the seeds an artificial chilling period of 1 to 2 months.

Note that this information will not be on the seed packet you receive.

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