Coneflower
Common name
Coneflower
Botanical name
Rudbeckia nitida
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
5-7' (1.5-2.1 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Large, 3-4" flowers on towering plants highlight the late season garden. Attracts butterflies, especially monarchs, and makes a stunning cut flower. Beautiful planted with ornamental grasses and tall asters for a dramatic autumn display.
