common eastern coneflower

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

2-3 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer, Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Cold moist stratify seed for 90 days.

Plant Planting Notes

Spreads by underground rhizomes and forms large clumps.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves alternate and rosulate, lanceolate to ovate with dentate margins; 3-6 inches long.

Flowers

Heads with 7-20 golden yellow rays and dark brown to black disc flowers.

Bark

Stems are branched with bristly hairs.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Meadows, pastures, and old fields with dry to wet soils.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare throughout South Carolina.