Tall Coneflower
Rudbeckia laciniata
Last reviewed: July 2026
Rudbeckia laciniata (Tall Coneflower) is a native wildflower blooming July through September across most US states. This tall perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles with its bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Tall Coneflower as toxic to livestock.
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
Deer
Resistant (per Prairie Moon Nursery)
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.
Growing Tall Coneflower
Grow Tall Coneflower in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 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
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.
Common questions
- When does Tall Coneflower bloom?
- Rudbeckia laciniata blooms from July through September, producing bright yellow flowers that attract various pollinators.
- What pollinators visit Tall Coneflower?
- Tall Coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles, making it valuable for supporting pollinator populations.
- Where is Rudbeckia laciniata native?
- This species is native to most US states, from Maine to Florida and west to Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.
- What growing conditions does Tall Coneflower prefer?
- Rudbeckia laciniata grows best in full sun to partial sun with medium to moist soil conditions.
- Is Tall Coneflower toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Tall Coneflower as toxic to livestock.
- Is Tall Coneflower HOA-friendly?
- Tall Coneflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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