Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida)
Orange coneflower, also known as Prairie coneflower, Black-eyed susan
The orange coneflower, a perennial flowering plant native to eastern North America, is scientifically known as *Rudbeckia fulgida*. This name honors Olaus Rudbeck, a mentor to the renowned botanist Linnaeus, and reflects the plant's "glistening" appearance. Finches particularly enjoy feeding on its seeds.
Key Facts About Orange coneflower
Attributes of Orange coneflower
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
35 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 cm to 6 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Gold Brown Orange
Scientific Classification of Orange coneflower
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Coneflowers
Species
Orange coneflower