Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf Coneflower
Tall, stately plants offer flowers with yellow rays accented by a green center held on coarse, hairy stems with deeply cut leaves. Flowers bloom in August and September. Excellent cut flower and butterfly magnet. The plant's perennial roots spread to form a patch. Seeds are a good food source for birds.
Cutleaf Coneflower can be found blooming in moist meadows, along grassy roads and streamsides.
Additional Information:
Height 5-8 Feet
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Spread 24-36 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color Medium Yellow
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Root
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Season of Interest
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Fresh Cut Flower |
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Sun Exposure
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Food/Birds |
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Butterfly Nectar |
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