Tall Coneflower
Rudbeckia laciniata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 35 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Tall coneflower is a robust native perennial that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers from July through September. This prairie plant can reach up to 6 feet tall and spreads moderately to form attractive clumps over time.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tall Coneflower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely tall height appears too wild for front yards
- Can look messy when stems die back in fall
- May spread beyond intended boundaries
Wildlife value
Host plant for silvery checkerspot butterfly.
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds 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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