Quick answer: Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) is native to 23 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Adaptable, moist to average |
| Bloom | Jun-Oct |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies/bees, seedheads feed goldfinches |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Orange coneflower
Where is Orange coneflower native?
Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) is native to 23 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Orange coneflower bloom?
Orange coneflower blooms Jun-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Orange coneflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Adaptable, moist to average. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Orange coneflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies/bees, seedheads feed goldfinches.
Is Orange coneflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Orange coneflower is deer-resistant.
Where can I buy real Orange coneflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Rudbeckia fulgida on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Orange coneflower.
- Hollow Joe-pye weed Eutrochium fistulosum
- Adam's needle Yucca filamentosa
- Brown-eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba
- Lyreleaf sage Salvia lyrata
- Blue wild indigo Baptisia australis
- Virginia bluebells Mertensia virginica
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