Orange Coneflower
(Rudbeckia fulgida)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 2 - 3 ft
Spread: 2 - 2.5 ft
Flower Color: Gold / Yellow / Orange
Flower Time: Late Summer (Jul - Oct)
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Color: Brown / Black
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): S3 - Vulnerable
Other Names: Eastern Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Orange Coneflower is a pollen and nectar source that attracts a wide variety of pollinators. It is a larval host to the Silvery Checkerspot and several moths. Birds, especially American goldfinches, eat the seeds.
