Cutleaf Coneflower is a tall native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and deeply lobed light green foliage. The daisy-like flowers have drooping yellow petals with a greenish center disk bloom and through summer. Deadheading can encourage a fall rebloom. Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture. Heat and humidity tolerant. Can be highly aggressive in ideal conditions.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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North America, GA Native
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Height:
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3' - 4'
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Spread:
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1.5’ - 3'
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Spacing:
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1'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. No serious pests or diseases. Taller plants may need support. Deadheading prolongs the blooming season. Aggressively spreads by underground stems, which can be a problem in borders. Divide clumps to control growth.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily
IMAGE: Homer Edward Price, Coneflower-(Rudbeckia-laciniata) (6232085309), CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
