Prairie Coneflower Posted on July 10, 2012 by Axie Reply About 6 feet tall and gangly. The seedheads release an anise scent if crushed. Aster family. Native. Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Gray-headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) Share this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)