Clasping Coneflower
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Rudbeckia
- Species:
- Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: This species is an annual that establishes readily. It occurs from Missouri and Kansas to Mississippi and Texas. Blackeyed susan is much more common in Mississippi than this species.
Source: npn.rngr.net