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cut-leaved coneflower

Rudbeckia laciniata

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: thimbleweed [2]

About this plant

R. laciniata is a rhizomatous perennial that bears yellow daisy-shaped flowerheads in late summer. With central green discs and drooping yellow petals they are held on tall wiry stems above deeply-divided foliage

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for larger gardens. Spreading rhizomes means it can have invasive tendencies

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Propagation

Divide plants by separating rhizomes in spring or late autumn

Pests

Generally trouble-free

Diseases

Generally trouble-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years