Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. umbrosa)

Orange coneflower's abundant "black-eyed susan" style flowers make quite a splash in the late-summer rain garden.

If you're looking for native alternatives for the box store varieties (such as "Goldsturm"), this is a great choice.

Orange coneflower will spread slowly by rhizomes and will flower best in the presence of good, moist soil.

Uses: Rain gardens, cut flowers, butterflies, deer resistant, bees
Bloom time: August - September

Height: 20 to 30 inches
Space: 16 to 20 inches

Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Average to moist