Yellow coneflower

Also called: Prairie coneflower, Gray headed coneflower
Botanical name:Ratibiba pinnata

Description: drooping yellow flower petals with dark center cone which grow on a long stalk at the top of the plant. These perennial, plants are up to 5 feet tall, with leaves that are deeply lobed and toothed on the edges. The leaves are a dull green and are 2 to 8 inches long.

Yellow Coneflower

Attracts: Butterflies and Honeybees.
Bloom time: From July through
Range: Common throughout the tall grass prairie.
Sunshine: Full sun to partial shade.
Moisture: Middle to fairly dry.
Soil types: Sandy loam best.

According to the Phenology Calendar Rattlesnake Master is starting to bloom around today.

Rattlesnake master

According to the Phenology Calendar Lead Plant is starting to bloom around today.

lead plant