Species PlantsSweet Coneflower

Sweet Coneflower

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

CommonPlant
Illustration of Sweet Coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa)

Sweet Coneflower is a tall, sturdy plant with yellow petals and a sweet fragrance. Its long-lasting blooms make it a popular choice for gardens and naturalized areas. This plant attracts a wide range of pollinators and provides seeds for birds in the fall.

Habitat
It thrives in moist meadows and along stream banks.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and butterflies; seeds are eaten by birds.
How common
Common

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