perennial · design plant record

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange coneflower

Yellow late-season flowers in clumps that can gradually expand.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Autumn, Summer

Fit it to the site

Draining soil with average moisture; avoid a soggy root zone.

A spreading group needs more review than an isolated nursery plant; named cultivars differ.

Keep the care in the decision

Review rhizome spread and divide crowded groups when needed. Retain some heads for winter structure where useful.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern United States. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.