Rough Coneflower

Rudbeckia grandiflora

Rough coneflower carries large golden daisies with tall, thimble-like brown cones over coarse foliage, thriving on dry prairies and glades. Drought-hardy with seed heads that feed finches.

Family: Asteraceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 2–3 ft
Spacing: 1–2 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry, moist
Soil pH: neutral, acidic
Bloom: June, July
Bloom colors: yellow
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies, songbirds
Landscape uses: border
Native states: AR, LA, OK, TX