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Rudbeckia laciniata Cutleaf Coneflower

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

Visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website to view the natural range of Rudbeckia laciniata.
Cutleaf Coneflower has Bright sunny flowers!

Cultivation Information Cutleaf Coneflower

Cutleaf Coneflower - by Roger Dahlin

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.
Deeply cut lobes on Cutleaf Coneflower make it easy to identify
Rudbeckia laciniata can handle some shade but please note they seed themselves easily.by Roger Dahlin, Baldwinsville, NY

Wildlife Significance Cutleaf Coneflower

Host Plants – Rudbeckia's are host plants for dozens of butterfly caterpillars including: pearl crescent, silvery checkerspot and wavy- lined emerald.
Nectar - Butterflies: Gulf Fritillaries, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, blues and hairstreaks. As well as well moths, skippers, wasps, skippers, flies and numerous other insects and bees and flies
Pollen - Bees and flies eat polllen
Deer - Are not fond of this plant
Birds - Goldfinches feasted on the seeds of this flower, late summer and throughout the fall.
For detailed information visit the Illinois Wildflower website
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.
Collect your seed in the fall, there is always plenty to share with the birds!
Seed Provenance Rudbeckia laciniata
Nodding Onion Gardens 2011 - present
Ohio Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection 2010 - 2023
© 2023 Nodding Onion Gardens, LLCColumbia Station, Ohio 44028I

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