Month: August 2022

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Ratibida columnifera is a herbaceous perennial known for its tall, slender stems and distinctive, drooping, red to brown flower heads.

Leaves: The leaves are alternate and deeply divided, giving them a fern-like appearance.

Flowers: The plant produces cone-shaped flower heads with drooping, red to brown petals and a central, upright disc.

Habitat: It is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open fields.

Distribution: Mexican hat is native to North America.

Occurrence
Seeded in the forbes bed in the south field.

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Coreopsis lanceolata is a herbaceous perennial known for its upright stems and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped, opposite, and often have serrated margins.

Flowers: The plant produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with a darker center disk.

Habitat: It is commonly found in open areas, including roadsides and meadows.

Distribution: Lanceleaf coreopsis is native to North America.

Occurrence
Seeded and growing in the forbes bed in south field.