Rudbeckia missouriensis (Missouri Coneflower)
Missouri Coneflower, Missouri Orange Coneflower, Rudbeckia fulgida var. missouriensis
Rudbeckia missouriensis (Missouri Coneflower) is a long-lived perennial producing masses of glowing orange-yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), from early summer through late fall, no matter what the weather is like. Each flower has many widely spreading ray-like petals surrounding a dark brown cone in the center, providing fantastic warm color in the summer garden. Rich in nectar, they attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. They are borne atop branched stems clad with narrow green leaves. Both leaves and stems are covered with abundant spreading hairs. Missouri Coneflower is one of the less aggressive coneflowers. Plant in perennial borders, native gardens, cut flower gardens, wildflower meadows and prairies.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Drought and dry soil tolerant.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
- Easy to grow by dividing clumps or from seed.
- Native to the southern and central United States.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Missouri, Southeast, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Missouri, Southeast, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |