Rudbeckia missouriensis
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Tried and True Recommended by 4 Professionals
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: Missouri coneflower
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 5 to 8
Native Range: Missouri
Garden Location: Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow, Kemper Center Landscape
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: June to October
Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
Bloom Description: Orange, yellow
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Wildlife: Attracts Butterflies
Tolerates: Dry Soil, Shallow, Rocky Soil, Drought, Deer
Uses: Will Naturalize

Culture

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates hot and humid summers and some drought.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Missouri coneflower is a Missouri native perennial which occurs in limestone glades in the Ozark region of the State. Often spreads to form large colonies in the wild. Typically grows 2-3' tall and features daisy-like flowers with yellow rays and black center disks on branched stems. Narrow green leaves. Leaves and stems are conspicuously hairy. Long summer to early fall bloom period.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Garden Uses

Borders, rock gardens, meadows, cottage gardens, prairies, native plant gardens or naturalized areas.

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