Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly known as Orange Coneflower, is a native perennial found in prairies, open woods, and moist meadows throughout Illinois. It thrives in well-drained, moderately moist soils and full sun to partial shade, making it well-suited for a variety of garden and restoration settings.
This clump-forming plant features dark green, lance-shaped leaves and produces an abundance of daisy-like flowers with bright orange-yellow petals surrounding a dark brown central cone. Blooming from mid to late summer, it attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Plants typically grow 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and spread slowly by rhizomes.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Rudbeckia fulgida is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, and naturalized borders. It offers long-lasting color, ecological benefits, and a tidy growth habit that works well in both formal and wild landscapes. It pairs beautifully with other native perennials such as Blazing Star, Butterfly Weed, and Little Bluestem.
Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly known as Orange Coneflower, is a native perennial found in prairies, open woods, and moist meadows throughout Illinois. It thrives in well-drained, moderately moist soils and full sun to partial shade, making it well-suited for a variety of garden and restoration settings.
This clump-forming plant features dark green, lance-shaped leaves and produces an abundance of daisy-like flowers with bright orange-yellow petals surrounding a dark brown central cone. Blooming from mid to late summer, it attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Plants typically grow 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and spread slowly by rhizomes.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Rudbeckia fulgida is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, and naturalized borders. It offers long-lasting color, ecological benefits, and a tidy growth habit that works well in both formal and wild landscapes. It pairs beautifully with other native perennials such as Blazing Star, Butterfly Weed, and Little Bluestem.
Bloom: mid-summer to fall
Habitats: barrens; fens; hillside seeps; limestone glades; moist meadows; moist rocky ledges; moist rocky woodlands; savannas; swamps; woodland openings and edges
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1.5 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: loamy or rocky soil that contains some organic material
