Coneflower, Autumn Sun Cutleaf Coneflower

Autumn Sun Cutleaf Coneflower is a tall native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and deeply lobed rich green foliage.  The daisy-like flowers have drooping yellow petals with a greenish center disk that darkens as it age and blooms throughout summer.  Deadheading can encourage a fall rebloom.  Flowers best in full sun and consistent moisture.  Heat and humidity tolerant.  Less aggressive then the species.

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	North America, GA Native
Height:	5' - 6'
Spread:	3’ - 4'
Spacing:	3.5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Water regularly.  No serious pests or diseases.  Taller plants may need support.  Deadheading prolongs the blooming season.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Russian Sage, Hibiscus, Daylily

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Rudbeckia lacimata Goldquelle 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0