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Rudbeckia laciniata - L.

Common Name Cone Flower, Cutleaf coneflower, Green Headed Coneflower
Family Asteraceae or Compositae
USDA hardiness 3-7
Known Hazards This plant is reputed to be poisonous to cattle, sheep and pigs[155].
Habitats Stream banks and moist places in rich low ground[43, 60].
Range N. America - Quebec to Manitoba, Colorado Florida. Locally naturalized garden escape in Britain[17].
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Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Rudbeckia laciniata Cone Flower, Cutleaf coneflower, Green Headed Coneflower


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Summary

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect.


Physical Characteristics

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Rudbeckia laciniata is a PERENNIAL growing to 2.4 m (7ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, hoverflies.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Shady Edge; Meadow;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Stem
Edible Uses:

Edible young stems[105, 155, 161]. Cooked and eaten in the spring for 'good health'[222, 257]. The young stems can be eaten like celery[257]. The stems can also be dried for later use[257]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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Medicinal Uses

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Carminative  Poultice

A tea made from the root (mixed with Caulophyllum thalictroides) is used in the treatment of indigestion[222, 257]. A poultice of the flowers (mixed with Agastache anisatum and Solidago sp.) is applied to burns[222, 257].

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Other Uses

Dye

A green dye is obtained from the flowers[168].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Landscape Uses:Container, Massing. Succeeds in an ordinary medium soil in sun or shade[111]. Requires a moist soil[1]. Prefers a well-drained soil[188]. Tolerates considerable wind exposure without support[K]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[233]. They grow particularly well in long hot late summers[200]. Dormant plants are hardy to about -25°c[187]. Some named forms have been selected for their ornamental value[187]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233]. Plants can be invasive[200]. Special Features:Attracts birds, North American native, All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers.

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Propagation

Seed - sow April in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks, prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer[K]. The seed can also be sown in situ[111]. Division in spring or autumn[111]. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Rudbeckia hirtaBlack Eyed Susan, Coneflower, Gloriosa Daisy, Marguerite JauneBiennial/Perennial2.0 4-9 MLMHSNM011

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Tom Lever   Fri Jul 8 19:29:07 2005

Scientific Name: Rudbeckia laciniata ([HP] heading) Family: Asteraceae

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