Orange Coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida var. umbrosa

Bloom time: July- September

Bloom Color: Orange

Height:  3 ft

Sun exposure: Full/Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium wet - Medium Dry

Deer resistant: No

Other Common Names: Shady Black-eyed Susan.

Fun facts:

Most Black-eyed Susans love the sun, but this one is different! It’s specially adapted to grow in shady, damp places like forests and riverbanks, where other kinds of Rudbeckia would struggle.

While many flowers attract all kinds of pollinators, this plant is especially helpful for long-tongued bees like leafcutter bees. These bees depend on its nectar and pollen, making it an important part of the food chain in shady habitats.

 

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