This is a native plant, but it is not available in the 2026 Wild Ones plant sale.
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Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
PerennialOrange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
Tap to flip backGrowing Conditions
Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Medium
Soil
Any
Size
2-3'
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
🦋
Silvery Checkerspot
Caterpillars feed on foliage throughout summer
🐦
American Goldfinch
Eats seeds from dried flower heads in fall
🐝
Sweat Bees
Important pollen source for native bees
Good Companions
🌾 Little Bluestem
💜 New England Aster
🌿 Wild Bergamot
🌾 Indian Grass
Planting Guide
- Plant in spring in average to moist, well-drained soil.
- Space plants 18 inches apart in full sun to part shade.
- Water weekly until established; drought tolerant once rooted.
Heads Up
Spreads by Root
Spreads quickly; may need containment
Plant Details
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