Rudbeckia laciniata, Cutleaf coneflower
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- Item #: PP65
- Attractive Flowers:
- Average to moist soil:
- Beneficial Insects:
- Butterflies:
- Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
- Cut Flower:
- Deer Resistant:
- Dry-Moist Soil:
- Erosion Control:
- FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands:
- Flood Tolerant:
- Full - Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
- Herbaceous plant:
- High Wildlife Value:
- Moist Soil:
- Native to Coastal Regions:
- Native To Mountain Regions:
- Native to Piedmont Regions:
- Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
- Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
- Pollinator support:
- Small Mammals:
- Songbirds:
- Wildflower:
- Full Sun:
Grow in average, medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates hot and humid summers, but not drought. Remove spent blooms to encourage a fall rebloom. Divide clumps to control growth.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Tall coneflower is a 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.
