| Common Name: |
Lanceleaf Coneflower |
| Scientific Name: |
Rudbeckia laciniata |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Cutleaf Coneflower, Cone Flower, Cut Leaf Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan, Green-Head Coneflower, Cut-Leaf Coneflower |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow rays and green center disks |
| Bloom Size: |
To 3 1/2 in. across |
| Bloom Shape: |
Daisy-like flowers with reflexed (drooping), yellow rays and dome-like, green center disks |
| Bloom Season: |
Mid to late summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Pinnate, deeply-lobed (3-5 parted), light green leaves |
| Height of Plant: |
2-9 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1 1/2-3 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Moist woods, meadows, stream banks, roadside ditches |
| Soil pH: |
Slightly acid (6.1 - 6.5) to Neutral (6.6 - 7.3) |
| Propagation: |
Self fertile |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |