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western coneflower

Rudbeckia occidentalis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, up to 2m high, with oval to lance-shaped green leaves to 30cm long. From mid summer to early autumn, leafy branching stems bear unusual flowers, consisting only of a tall, brown-black cone surrounded by green bracts at the base

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate light shade but flowering is best in full sun. Divide every 3-5 years to maintain vigour. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Spent flowering stems may be cut back, or left to provide winter interest

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, to leaf and bud eelworms, and to slugs on young growth

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverRock GardenWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years