Cutleaf Coneflower
SKU: AM022087
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Overview
• A statuesque beauty, Cutleaf Coneflower is known for its bright yellow blooms on stems that can reach up to 10 ft tall
• The sunny blooms attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators with a rich nectar source, and seedheads are visiting by birds in the fall and winter
• Native Cutleaf Coneflower is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and can tolerate wet soils and occasional flooding. It is ideal for large landscapes, cottage gardens, and meadowscapes
key features
Botanical Name
Rudbeckia laciniata
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist / Wet
Mature Height
3 to 10 ft tall
Mature Spread
24-48" wide
Bloom Time
Early summer to frost
SKU
AM022087
Description
The Cutleaf Coneflower, known scientifically as Rudbeckia laciniata, is a tall, perennial plant native to North America, often found thriving in moist woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks. This robust plant can reach heights of three to ten feet, featuring deeply lobed, bright green leaves and eye-catching yellow flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. The flowers, with their drooping petals and greenish-yellow centers, are a magnet for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and wasps.
In addition to its ornamental appeal, the Cutleaf Coneflower serves as a host plant for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and the Wavy-lined Emerald moth. Its seeds are also a valuable food source for songbirds, especially goldfinches. The plant is moderately resistant to deer and can spread vigorously, making it an excellent choice for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens. Its ability to attract a variety of pollinators and provide food for birds underscores its ecological importance.