Ohio Native Plant Natural Range
Visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website to view the natural range of Rudbeckia laciniata.
Cultivation Information Cutleaf Coneflower
Height - 5 to 6 ftFlower Color - YellowBlooms - July- OctoberSun - Sun to Part shadeHardy Zone - 3 to 9Soil - Moist - AveragePerennial Family - Asteraceae
Rudbeckia laciniata, which flowered in its second season, is certainly not for everyone. Its size would quickly take over a small garden plot. I personally love not only the height but the unusual shape of the leaves. Birds are especially fond of Cutleaf Coneflower.
Propagation Notes Cutleaf Coneflower
Stratifying Seeds
Seed - Collect seed late in the fall
Supplies Needed For Seed Stratification1. Zip lock plastic bag2. Few tablespoons of Vermiculite3. Dampen vermiculite - not soggy4. Store in refrigerator for 30 days Seeds require cold, moist storage in order to germinate Although a lovely native perennial, it has the habit of sending volunteers all over the garden, making it a bit too much for a small spaces. If you are looking for something easy to care for and one that will fill in nicely, this is the plant.
Supplies Needed For Seed Stratification1. Zip lock plastic bag2. Few tablespoons of Vermiculite3. Dampen vermiculite - not soggy4. Store in refrigerator for 30 days Seeds require cold, moist storage in order to germinate Although a lovely native perennial, it has the habit of sending volunteers all over the garden, making it a bit too much for a small spaces. If you are looking for something easy to care for and one that will fill in nicely, this is the plant.
