How much sun does Rough Coneflower need?

Rough Coneflower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Rough Coneflower bloom?

Rough Coneflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Rough Coneflower native?

Rough Coneflower (Rudbeckia grandiflora) is native to AR, LA, OK, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Rough Coneflower attract?

Rough Coneflower draws butterflies and bees.

Is Rough Coneflower HOA-friendly?

Rough Coneflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Rough Coneflower

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Rudbeckia grandiflora

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

24"–60" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AR, LA, OK, TX

Pollinators

butterflies, bees

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Rough Coneflower produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers from spring through summer. This tall, narrow perennial forms upright clumps and goes dormant in winter, making it ideal for naturalizing in sunny areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Rough Coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.

May flop without support
Best in less formal zones

Wildlife value

The long blooming season provides nectar for butterflies and bees throughout the growing season. Seeds attract goldfinches and other small birds in fall.

Common questions

How much sun does Rough Coneflower need?: Rough Coneflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Rough Coneflower bloom?: Rough Coneflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Rough Coneflower native?: Rough Coneflower (Rudbeckia grandiflora) is native to AR, LA, OK, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Rough Coneflower attract?: Rough Coneflower draws butterflies and bees.
Is Rough Coneflower HOA-friendly?: Rough Coneflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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