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Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida is a clump-forming, abundant yellow late-season blooming perennial. Also known as Orange coneflower or Black-eyed susan, these bright yellow flowers can be found growing in meadows, prairies, and perennial gardens. Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida's bright flowers have a central disk of dark chocolate brown with bright green stems and leaves. All of these rise to about 2-3' tall, grown best in full sun in moist but well-draining soils. Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida compares to similar species by having narrower, glossy leaves, and somewhat smaller flowerheads. A well-loved winter food source for overwintering birds, like gold finches, and sparrows.

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• Category

  • Native Meadow Perennials

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • 2' - 4'
  • Clumping
  • Prolific Seeder
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Flood Plain - Upland
  • Green
  • Bees/Pollinators
  • Songbirds
  • NI
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Border or bed
  • Container
  • Cut Flower
  • Dried Flower
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Focal Point
  • Great Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
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