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Rudbeckia lacinata 'Autumn Sun'

Autumn Sun Cutleaf Coneflower

• »  Slowly spreads by rhizomes, a great meadow or back of the border plant
• »  Impressive presence in the garden, a great architectural plant
• »  Long summer bloom

• Category:Perennial
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:5-9
• Height:5-6 in
• Spread:3-4 in
• Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
• Foliage Color: Green Shades

This large perennial is not your typical black-eyed susan - 5' tall mass of lobed green leaves create a sustantial presence in the garden or meadow. Large, lemon yellow flowers with a dark brown cone are held above the foliage on single stems. Blooming for more than 8 weeks, this native attracts butterflies all summer long. Tolerates hot humid summers but is not drought tolerant.