Summary
Common eastern coneflower, sometimes known as black-eyed Susan is one of our best known wildflowers, delighting us with long lasting, boldly colored blooms year after year. In mid-summer the first golden yellow to tangerine daisy-like blossoms emerge, continuing for many weeks to attract a wide array of insects. Stiff stems 2-3’ in height eliminate the need for staking; even so, occasional deadheading will lengthen the flowering period. Dark cones left by the spent flowers add winter interest and provide seed for birds. Rudbeckia fulgida prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Plant in the border or meadow with other garden favorites including Liatris spicata, Echinacea purpurea, Symphyotrichum laevis, and Schizachyrium scoparium.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry - Flowering Period
early-fall, late-summer, mid-summer - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
orange-salmon, yellow - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
Flora of North America, Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Info, USDA Plants Database