Autumn Sun Coneflower

Autumn Sun Coneflower is a towering, architectural perennial that brings bold late-season color to the back of the border. Sturdy stems can reach 6 feet or more, topped with large golden-yellow flowers whose drooping petals frame elongated green center cones. Blooming for weeks from midsummer into early fall, it creates an airy, luminous display without feeling overly dense.

Its fertile flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while mature seed heads can attract small birds later in the season. ‘Autumn Sun’ is a selected garden form of native Rudbeckia laciniata, retaining valuable floral and seed resources while offering a particularly tall, dramatic habit well suited to designed landscapes.

Why Choose Autumn Sun Coneflower:

• Tall stature creates dramatic back-of-border structure
• Golden flowers provide weeks of midsummer to fall color
• Fertile blooms support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Mature seeds provide food for small birds
• Excellent for large borders, meadow gardens, and naturalistic plantings
  

Plant in full sun to light shade with medium to moist soil, and give plants room for their substantial mature height. Leave seed heads standing for birds and winter interest, or cut stems back after frost for a tidier look.