Missouri Coneflower
Rudbeckia missouriensis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Rudbeckia missouriensis is a drought tolerant prairie forb that blooms from June through November with bright yellow, dark centered flowers. It thrives in full sun and rocky or well drained soils typical of glades and open grasslands.
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
- When does Missouri Coneflower bloom?
- Missouri Coneflower typically blooms from June through November, with peak flowering during the summer months.
- How much water does Missouri Coneflower need?
- This plant prefers low water once established and does well in dry, well drained soils. It can also handle occasional medium moisture without trouble.
- What kind of light does Missouri Coneflower need?
- It grows best in full sun but can tolerate light or part sun conditions, especially in hotter climates.
- What pollinators visit Missouri Coneflower?
- Butterflies and bees regularly visit the flowers for nectar and pollen throughout the blooming season.
- Is Missouri Coneflower HOA-friendly?
- Missouri Coneflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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