Rudbeckia laciniata, commonly called tall coneflower, typically grows to around 3 to 4ft but can grow as tall as 9′ in the wild!  Its lovely daisy-like flowers have dome-like green centers and bloom for a long time from mid to late summer.   Its a plant that can be used for accent in a wildlife garden and attracts butterflies and bees.   It tolerates humid conditions and wet soils and because of that can be a useful addition to a rain garden.

“Rudbeckia lacinaiata is very popular with bumble bees. There are times when there is a bumble bee on almost every blooming flower. This might be the bumble bees’ favorite flower in our garden.”  Monarch Butterfly Garden

Bloom Color: Yellow flower with green center