Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 3: 251. 1789
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014241
Common Names
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Orange Coneflower
- Brown-Eyed Susan
Description
Rudbeckia fulgida (also called Orange Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has orange flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia fulgida is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food, as its leaves and flowers can be eaten.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii (C.L.Boynton & Beadle) Cronquist
Rudbeckia fulgida var. spathulata (Michx.) Perdue
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii (S.F.Blake) Perdue
Rudbeckia fulgida var. palustris (Eggert ex C.L.Boynton & Beadle) Perdue
Rudbeckia fulgida var. umbrosa (C.L.Boynton & Beadle) Cronquist
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rudbeckia fulgida has large, yellow flowers with brown centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thick stems and large, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia fulgida is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Rudbeckia fulgida
Rudbeckia fulgida is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.
Rudbeckia fulgida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia fulgida?
Rudbeckia fulgida
What is the family of Rudbeckia fulgida?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Rudbeckia fulgida?
Orange Coneflower
Species in the Rudbeckia genus
Rudbeckia occidentalis,
Rudbeckia texana,
Rudbeckia grandiflora,
Rudbeckia fulgida,
Rudbeckia scabrifolia,
Rudbeckia mohrii,
Rudbeckia hirta,
Rudbeckia laciniata,
Rudbeckia maxima,
Rudbeckia montana,
Rudbeckia subtomentosa,
Rudbeckia speciosa,
Rudbeckia graminifolia,
Rudbeckia nitida,
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis,
Rudbeckia mollis,
Rudbeckia alpicola,
Rudbeckia heliopsidis,
Rudbeckia klamathensis,
Rudbeckia auriculata,
Rudbeckia missouriensis,
Rudbeckia californica,
Rudbeckia glaucescens,
Rudbeckia triloba,
Rudbeckia terranigrae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,