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Coneflower

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.

Companion Plants

Coneflower

Switch Grass

Wild Bergamot

Plant Details

  • 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

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Frank L.'s collection
  • Randi S.'s collection