It does best in full sun but tolerates partial shade It also bears up under hot, humid summers and, once established, will tolerate drought The plant spreads by underground stems called rhizomes to form large clumps. Rudbeckia fulgida, the orange coneflower[1] or perennial coneflower, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the family asteraceae, native to eastern north america. Rudbeckia fulgida are vigorously flowering yellow daisies with brown to black eyes Rich green foliage makes this a superb cut flower
Makes a beautiful mass planting Combines well with ornamental grasses Butterflies will give thanks for this late season nectar source. Fulgida is a dense branching perennial that expands from rhizomes for form small colonies Stems are sturdy and pubescent with narrow shiny deep green leaves The blades are consistent in size unlike other species that have upper leaves reduced in size.
Rudbeckia fulgida var.fulgida rare plant profile New jersey department of environmental protection, state parks, forests & historic sites, state forest fire service & forestry, office of natural lands management, new jersey natural heritage program, trenton, nj. Deep green foliage and sturdy stems give it a fine form.
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