Perennial flower
Orange Coneflower plant profile
Rudbeckia fulgida
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Orange Coneflower
Easy to grow in any but soggy soils in full sun. It spreads by rhizomes to form clumps and is propagated by division in spring or fall, or by seed.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 9Find my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Rudbeckia fulgida (Black-eyed Susan, Orange Coneflower)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.