General info: Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly called orange coneflower, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun. This native perennial is typically found in thickets and open woods. Orange coneflower can reach heights up to three feet tall and can tolerate light shade. It is adorned with bright yellow to orange daisy like blooms with brown almost purplish centers.

Landscape uses: Rudbeckia fulgida is a very attractive native perennial. Its striking blooms could be an excellent addition to a cottage garden or wildflower garden. These blooms also attract lots of native pollinators making it a great choice for a pollinator garden. This species also only gets about three feet tall and forms colonies. Making this a beautiful choice for a perennial border of a pathway.