Texas Coneflower
Rudbeckia texana
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
48"–60" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, 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, backyard only.
- 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Texas Coneflower native?
- Texas Coneflower (Rudbeckia texana) is native to LA, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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