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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaRacing shells and rowers are often seen on the Mississippi River during the summer.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Yellow Coneflower
Yellow Coneflower
Yellow Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)

Description: This showy plant grows well in dry, mesic, or wet conditions. It is a very attractive plant that blooms for a good part of the summer. It grows to be 3 to 5 feet and has a yellow flower with a dark gray center.

Planting: Sow unstratified seeds in the fall and stratified seeds in the spring. Transplants can also be used in the fall or spring. It should flower by its second year.


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Lock at St. Anthony Falls  

Did You Know?
A single canoe can pass through a lock and dam; and it's free! The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is 49 feet deep.

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Last Updated: August 25, 2006 at 12:55 EST