Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–36" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, DE, FL, GA and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Orange coneflower produces bright yellow-orange daisy-like flowers with dark centers from July through September. This reliable perennial forms neat clumps and is drought tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Orange Coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Foliage dies back completely in winter
Wildlife value
Host plant for silvery checkerspot, gorgone checkerspot.
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout the summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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