Cutleaf Coneflower - Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf, Green headed coneflower - Rudbeckia laciniata
A statuesque beauty, known for its bright yellow blooms on stems that can reach up to 10 ft tall, blooms attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators with a rich nectar source, and seedheads are visited by birds in the fall and winter
Native Cutleaf/Green-headed Coneflower is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and can tolerate wet soils and occasional flooding. It is ideal for large landscapes, cottage gardens, and meadows. Found thriving in moist woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks.
The flowers, with their drooping petals and greenish-yellow centers, are a magnet for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and wasps.
Serves as a host plant for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and the Wavy-lined Emerald moth.
Its seeds are a valuable food source for songbirds, especially goldfinches.
Moderately resistant to deer and can spread vigorously, making it an excellent choice for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens.
Its ability to attract a variety of pollinators and provide food for birds underscores its ecological importance.
Light Requirements: Full Shade, Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time: Early summer to frost
Soil Moisture: Moist / Wet
Soil Type: Average Soil, Acidic Soil
Mature Height: 3 to 10 ft tall. Mature Spread: 24-48" wide
Zones: 3-8