cutleaf coneflower
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cutleaf coneflower
Rudbeckia laciniata
The cutleaf coneflower is a bright yellow flower with unique, jagged leaves. It loves to grow in sunny places and can reach up to 6 feet tall, making it a cheerful sight in gardens and fields.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The cutleaf coneflower is a tall plant with upright stems. It has deeply lobed, 'cut-like' leaves and bright yellow ray petals that droop downwards, surrounding a prominent, often greenish-yellow central cone. Its distinctive form stands out in meadows.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusRudbeckia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Early settlers learned from Native Americans to use its roots for health teas.
Its name 'laciniata' means 'slashed' in Latin, referring to its deeply cut leaves!
Sometimes called 'goldenglow' because its bright blooms shine in the autumn landscape!
The tall green center isn't one flower, but hundreds of tiny flowers packed together!
Special abilities
Ability
Rhizome Runner
Cutleaf coneflower can spread through underground stems (rhizomes) that help it form colonies and claim new ground.
Ability
Sun Seeker
Cutleaf coneflower can grow over 10 feet tall, allowing it to reach above other plants and capture more sunlight.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Cutleaf coneflower has bright, nectar-rich flowers that attract many bees and butterflies, ensuring its reproduction.
Ability
Healing Harvest
Cutleaf coneflower roots have traditionally been used to make medicinal teas, showcasing its historical value.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 60-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
feeds on its nectar
eats
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
enjoys its nutritious seeds
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
collects nectar and pollen
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Also known as
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is cutleaf coneflower?
100-300 cm
How wide does cutleaf coneflower spread?
60-120 cm
How big are the flowers on cutleaf coneflower?
5-10 cm
When does cutleaf coneflower bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is cutleaf coneflower edible?
Yes
Is cutleaf coneflower toxic?
None
What is cutleaf coneflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is cutleaf coneflower pollinated?
Insect
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