sunfacing coneflower
Rudbeckia heliopsidis
USDA zones7 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow ray florets surrounding dark purple-brown center disc
Garden uses
Notes
Sunfacing coneflower (Rudbeckia heliopsidis) is a perennial for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and wide. The yellow petals surround a dark purple-brown center disc. Blooms open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Hollyhock, Purple top, and Mondo grass.
Native range
Virginia to Alabama.