Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Check the soil moisture by touch before watering.
Also known as Black-Eyed Susan · Goldstrum · Perennial Coneflower
Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) is a perennial with daisy-like, bright orange-yellow flowers blooming from summer to fall. It's a reliable garden staple.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season; hardy to USDA zones 3-9.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring is usually sufficient; avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Check the soil moisture by touch before watering.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. In late fall or early spring, cut back faded foliage to the ground. This prevents disease and promotes vigorous new growth.
Easily propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in fall or stratified indoors before spring planting. Division helps rejuvenate plants.
Established plants generally do not require frequent repotting and prefer to be left undisturbed. If plants become overcrowded or root-bound, they can be divided and repotted in early spring or fall.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida)
Where Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| Species | Rudbeckia fulgida |
Similar in genus Rudbeckia
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