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Rudbeckia fulgida

Genus: Rudbeckia - Species: fulgida - Family: Asteraceae

Phonetic Spelling: rud-BEK-ee-ah ful-JEE-duh

Common Names:

  • Black-eyed Susan
  • Orange Coneflower

Tags

full sun tolerant
summer flowers
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
partial shade tolerant
wildlife friendly
low maintenance
fall interest
border planting
cpp
bird friendly
yellow flowers
deer resistant
NC native
native garden
native wildflower
self-seeding
perennial
HS302
larval host plant
gold
fantz
food source fall
wildflower
herb garden
NC Native Pollinator Plant
fire medium flammability
collier preserve tn
highly beneficial coastal plants
nectar plant late summer
nectar plant early fall
nectar plant mid-fall
daisy-like
NC Wildflower of the Year
wavy-lined emerald butterfly
silvery checkerspot butterfly

Quick Facts

  • Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 3a
    • 3b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Eastern United States

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Herbaceous Perennial
    • Native Plant
    • Wildflower
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV

Uses

N/A

Rudbeckia fulgida
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