Cutleaf Coneflower
Rudbeckia Laciniata
Overview
Rudbeckia laciniata, or Cutleaf Coneflower, displays striking yellow petals surrounding a prominent green cone. A herbaceous perennial, it reaches 3-9 feet in height and 2-4 feet in spread. Suited for USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to light shade and moist soil. Ideal for pollinator gardens or wildflower borders, this plant blooms from July to September, attracting butterflies and birds while being deer resistant. Regular deadheading promotes continued flowering.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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