| Common Name: |
Orange Coneflower |
| Scientific Name: |
Rudebeckia fulgida |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Black-Eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower, Orange Rudbeckia, Perennial Black-Eyed Susan |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange, Yellow |
| Bloom Season: |
Summer to fall |
| Height of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
2-3 1/2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Low to medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Moist to dry |
| Soil Type: |
Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil, will tolerate clay and shallow rocky soil |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
| Native Range: |
Southeastern United States |
| Usage: |
Tolerates heat and drought |
| Propagation: |
Division; Stolons and runners |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Other Information: |
Attracts birds |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |