Missouri Coneflower
Rudbeckia missouriensis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Missouri Coneflower (Rudbeckia missouriensis) is a perennial forb native to AR, IL, KY, LA and 3 more states. It blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November. The flowers draw butterflies and bees. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Toxicity unknown
Missouri Coneflower (Rudbeckia missouriensis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AR, IL, KY, LA and 3 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Missouri Coneflower produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms with drooping petals from summer through late fall. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps and provides months of continuous color with minimal water requirements.
Growing Missouri Coneflower
Grow Missouri Coneflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Missouri Coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period makes this an excellent pollinator plant, attracting butterflies and native bees throughout the growing season. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other birds in winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Missouri Coneflower need?
- Missouri Coneflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Missouri Coneflower bloom?
- Missouri Coneflower blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Missouri Coneflower native?
- Missouri Coneflower (Rudbeckia missouriensis) is native to AR, IL, KY, LA and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Missouri Coneflower attract?
- Missouri Coneflower draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Missouri Coneflower HOA-friendly?
- Missouri Coneflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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