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Also known as Prairie Coneflower and Thimbleflower, this is a leafy and branched, perennial plant that can reach 3 feet in height. It has long, leafless stalks that bear flower heads of 3 to 7 yellow to dark red, drooping rays. Drought tolerant, this plant does best in full sun and dry to moist, well-drained soils.
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Red-Spike Mexican-Hat is thought to attract these families of birds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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