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Bloodworth, Stefan
Rudbeckia laciniata L.
Cutleaf coneflower, Green-head coneflower, Cut-leaf coneflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: rula3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A sunflower-like perennial, green-head coneflower’s branched, leafy stalk grows 3-12 ft. tall. The stemmed flowers are at the apex of the stalk. Each flowers is 3-4 in. across, with cone-shaped, greenish-yellow centers and back-tilted golden rays. The center cones elongate and become brownish as the seeds ripen. Attractive leaves are pinnately dissected and emerge early in spring.
Blackeyed Susan (R. hirta), an eastern species introduced many places in the West, has a dark brown or brown-maroon hemispheric disk surrounded by orange-yellow, somewhat drooping rays. The lanceolate leaf blades sometimes have teeth, and there is no crown or ring of scales on the fruit.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf: Gray-Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: BC , MB , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Distribution: Que. to n. FL, w. to ID & AZ
Native Habitat: Low, rich woods; wet fields; alluvial thickets
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Moist, slightly acid soil.
Conditions Comments: Because it spreads rampantly by underground stems, cut-leaf coneflower is only appropriate for large sites. May need staking in garden situations but otherwise very hardy. (Ontario Native Plants 2002)
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Birds
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Honey Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Untreated seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery - Orefield, PA
Amandas Garden - Springwater, NY
Sunshine Farm & Gardens - Renick, WV
American Native Nursery - Quakertown, PA
Toadshade Wildflower Farm - Frenchtown, NJ
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 996 - Gardening with Native Plants of the South (1994) Wasowski, Sally and Andy Wasowski* The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.
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USDA: Find Rudbeckia laciniata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rudbeckia laciniata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rudbeckia laciniata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-12-09Research By: TWC Staff
