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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Rudbeckia nitida
shining coneflower
Flower Color
Description
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 1.5m high, with smooth, slightly leathery, elliptic green leaves. Produces large, daisy-like flowerheads, with a prominent yellow-green central cone that turns brown as the flowers mature, and spreading yellow petals that become reflexed. Flowers are usually held singly, on tall wiry stems from mid to late summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushyUpright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildflower meadowWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds