Mohr's Coneflower
Rudbeckia mohrii
Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown
Mohr's Coneflower (Rudbeckia mohrii) 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
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
FL, GA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Mohr's coneflower is a perennial that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers from summer through early fall. This compact wildflower grows in neat clumps and attracts numerous pollinators while requiring minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mohr's Coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- May look too wild for conservative HOAs
- Unknown winter appearance could be concerning
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the long blooming season. Seeds provide food for birds in late fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Mohr's Coneflower need?
- Mohr's Coneflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Mohr's Coneflower bloom?
- Mohr's Coneflower blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Mohr's Coneflower native?
- Mohr's Coneflower (Rudbeckia mohrii) is native to FL, GA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Mohr's Coneflower attract?
- Mohr's Coneflower draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Mohr's Coneflower HOA-friendly?
- Mohr's Coneflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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