Rudbeckia nitida 'Herbstsonne'

Shiny Coneflower, Autumn Sun, Shining Coneflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 5' to 7' / 1.60m to 2.20m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing