Rudbeckia lacinata
Cutleaf coneflower
This coneflower is a tall, erect and stately native with yellow rays accented by a green center held by coarse, hairy stems. Blooming in August and September. Excellent cut flower and butterfly magnet. R. laciniata can be found blooming in moist meadows, grassy roadsides and flood plains from Quebec to Montana south to Arizona and Florida.
Height3-6 Feet |
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Spread3-4 Feet |
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Light YellowUSDA Hardiness Zone 5-7
Interesting Notes
Tall coneflower is a Missouri native perennial which occurs in moist soils in rich woodlands, thickets or along streams, sloughs or other bodies of water. Well-named since it may grow to 9' tall in the wild, but typically grows 3-4' tall in cultivation. Features daisy-like flowers (to 3.5" across) with reflexed (drooping), yellow rays and dome-like, green center disks. Pinnate, deeply-lobed (3-5 parted), light green leaves. Long mid to late summer bloom period. Kemper Center for Home Gardening
Growing and Maintenance Tips
This perennial is adaptable to a wide variety of conditions in full to partial sun. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.Deadhead to prolong blooming season. Propagate by seed, division or terminal cuttings. Outstanding in mass plantings as a border perennial, meadow, prairie and cutting gardens as well as a noninvasive groundcover.
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