Rudbeckia laciniata 'Autumn Sun'

Rudbeckia laciniata 'Autumn Sun'

$19.95

Rudbeckia laciniata 'Autumn Sun' is a tall native perennial featuring large golden yellow daisy like flowers with prominent green centers that bloom from midsummer into fall. Its upright habit and deeply divided foliage create a bold vertical presence in the landscape while providing an extended source of nectar during the later growing season.

Height & Spread: 60 - 72 in x 24 - 36 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Average to moist well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; tolerates periods of drought once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This species is native to much of eastern and central North America where it grows naturally in moist meadows, woodland edges, and streamside habitats. 'Autumn Sun' is a cultivated selection chosen for its large golden blooms and strong garden performance.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts Swallowtails, Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and other nectar seeking butterflies which visit the abundant late season blooms.

Bees

  • Supports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which collect nectar and pollen from its large flower centers.

Birds

  • Provides seeds for songbirds later in the season when flower heads are allowed to remain after blooming.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 24 - 36 in apart to accommodate its tall upright growth and allow the clumps to develop without crowding.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for native plantings, meadow gardens, back borders, and rain gardens where its tall golden flowers add late season color and structure.

Companion Plants

  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Adds fine textured foliage and warm fall color while complementing the tall golden blooms.
  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Provides contrasting purple flowers and extended pollinator value during the summer season.
  • Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) - Brings vibrant orange blooms and supports a wide range of pollinators in sunny native plantings.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Creates a natural grassland feel with upright form and seasonal color changes.
  • Pycnanthemum muticum (Mountain Mint) - Adds fragrant foliage and attracts pollinators while filling space around the tall stems.

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