Rudbeckia laciniata

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

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Read about Rudbeckia laciniata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Rudbeckia laciniata, Linn. (R. ampla, A. Nels.). Fig. 3508. Perennial, 2-7 ft. high: lower st.-lvs. 3-5-parted, upper ones 3-cleft: rays yellow, few or several, soon drooping; disk cylindric in fr. Moist ground, Canada to Fla., west to Mont. and New Mex. G.F. 2:281 (adapted in Fig. 3508). Golden Glow is a full double form, 2 1/2-3 1/2 in. across. Fig. 3509. Gng. 5:5, 117; 6:370. A.F. 12:274, 275. Gn. 50, p. 411; 62, p. 305. G.C. III. 20:339. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Rudbeckia Species: R. laciniata
Binomial name
Rudbeckia laciniata L.

The Cutleaf, Cutleaf Coneflower, Goldenglow, Green-headed Coneflower, Tall Coneflower or, Thimbleweed (Rudbeckia laciniata ) is a large perennial herb, native to Eastern North America, most often found in flood plains and moist soils. This plant grows up to 3 meters tall, with slightly glaucous leaves, and composite flowers. The disc flowers are green to yellowish green, while the rays are pale yellow.

The species name, laciniata, refers to the pinnately divided leaves. Other country names include Tall Coneflower, Thimbleweed, and Goldenglow.