Common Names: Cutleaf Coneflower
Scientific Name: Rudbeckia laciniata
 
Plant Characteristics
• Duration: Perennial
• Size: Typically grows to a height of 6–10 ft., with tall, upright stems.
• Foliage: Deeply divided, bright green leaves with a coarse texture.
• Bloom Color: Bright yellow petals surrounding a greenish-yellow central cone.
• Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
• Spreads via rhizomes
 
Growing Conditions
• Water Use: Medium to High
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Moisture: Moist
 
Ecological Benefits
Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) is a native perennial found in moist meadows and along streambanks in Maryland. Its showy yellow blooms attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds.
 
This plant provides structure and seasonal interest in naturalized areas while supporting wildlife with nectar resources and habitat. Its tolerance for moist soils makes it useful in restoration and rain garden plantings.