Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) is a seasonal interest plant with showy yellow flowers that bloom from mid-summer into fall. They prefer moist to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they can grow to 3 feet tall. They are a great choice for slopes. Companion plants include Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii).
Maintenance
Cut dead foliage back in early spring.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Most Soils Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
July,
August,
September,
October Bloom Color
Yellow Seasonality
Fall,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 10-20 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum'