Texas Coneflower
Rudbeckia texana
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Texas Coneflower (Rudbeckia texana) 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
48"–60" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
LA, TX
Pollinators
butterflies
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Texas Coneflower is a tall native perennial that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers with prominent dark centers from spring through fall. This robust wildflower can reach 4-5 feet tall and forms clumps that spread moderately over time.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The long blooming season provides nectar for butterflies and other pollinators from March through November. Seeds attract birds in late fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas Coneflower need?
- Texas Coneflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Texas Coneflower bloom?
- Texas Coneflower blooms in May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Texas Coneflower native?
- Texas Coneflower (Rudbeckia texana) is native to LA, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Texas Coneflower attract?
- Texas Coneflower draws butterflies.
- Is Texas Coneflower HOA-friendly?
- Texas 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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