Occassional to locally common in Illinois. Has distinct deep lobes on its leaves which differentiate it from others in the Rudbeckia species. Produces petaloid rays that are yellow while the central cone is initially light green eventually changing to yellow upon maturity. Nectar and pollen attract many insects, primarily bees, and the seeds are occasionally eaten by the Common Goldfinch.
Occassional to locally common in Illinois. Has distinct deep lobes on its leaves which differentiate it from others in the Rudbeckia species. Produces petaloid rays that are yellow while the central cone is initially light green eventually changing to yellow upon maturity. Nectar and pollen attract many insects, primarily bees, and the seeds are occasionally eaten by the Common Goldfinch.
Bloom: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: calcareous seeps; low areas along rivers; margins of poorly drained fields; moist meadows in wooded areas; moist thickets; open bottomland forests; partially shaded river banks; pastures; sloughs in partially shaded areas; woodland borders
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (3 to 8 feet)
Requirements: partial sun
Soil: fertile loam; silt-loam
