description Cutleaf Coneflower Overview
Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) is a tall perennial native to North American moist meadows, woodland edges, and streambanks. It is distinguished by deeply divided pinnate leaves and large yellow composite flowers with reflexed petals surrounding prominent green-to-yellow central cones. The plant blooms from mid-summer into early fall and can reach heights of three to ten feet.
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How can you identify cutleaf coneflower?
Rudbeckia laciniata has deeply divided, pinnate leaves and large yellow flower heads with reflexed petals. The central disk is green to yellow rather than the dark brown center often associated with black-eyed Susans.
How tall does Rudbeckia laciniata grow?
Cutleaf coneflower is a tall perennial that can reach several feet in favorable moist soil. Its height makes it more suitable for the back of a naturalistic border or a meadow planting.
Where does cutleaf coneflower grow naturally?
It occurs in moist meadows, woodland edges, streambanks, and rich lowland soils across North America. It generally performs better with steady moisture than in dry, exposed prairie conditions.
Is cutleaf coneflower the same as Echinacea?
No. Cutleaf coneflower is Rudbeckia laciniata, while commonly cultivated purple coneflowers belong mainly to the genus Echinacea. Their flower shapes are related, but the plants have different leaf forms and flower colors.
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