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Orange Coneflower — Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
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Naturalized Native

Orange Coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii

Perennial

Orange Coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii

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Growing Conditions

Light Light Sun – Part Shade
Water Water Medium
Soil Soil Any
Size Size 2-3'
Bloom Bloom Orange-Yellow, Jul–Sep

Why Grow It

Pollinator Magnet Attracts many types of pollinators
Easy to Grow Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Long Blooming Flowers for many weeks through the season

Did You Know?

After petals dry, songbirds like goldfinches flock to devour the plentiful seeds from the dark cones all winter.
The cultivar 'Goldsturm' was named 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year and is one of the most popular garden perennials in North America.
Moth caterpillars like the Wavy-Lined Emerald camouflage themselves by attaching flower petals to their bodies while feeding on this plant.

Wildlife Value

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Silvery Checkerspot Caterpillars feed on foliage throughout summer
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American Goldfinch Eats seeds from dried flower heads in fall
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Sweat Bees Important pollen source for native bees

Good Companions

🌾 Little Bluestem 💜 New England Aster 🌿 Wild Bergamot 🌾 Indian Grass

Planting Guide

  1. Plant in spring in average to moist, well-drained soil.
  2. Space plants 18 inches apart in full sun to part shade.
  3. Water weekly until established; drought tolerant once rooted.

Heads Up

Spreads by Root Spreads quickly; may need containment

Plant Details

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