Quick answer: Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) is native to 43 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, 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, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Moist |
| Soil | Moist, slightly acid soil |
| Bloom | Bloom Jul-Oct |
| Height | Up to 10 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees |
none noted formally; spreads rampantly by underground stems, only appropriate for large sites
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Cutleaf coneflower
Where is Cutleaf coneflower native?
Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) is native to 43 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Cutleaf coneflower bloom?
Cutleaf coneflower blooms Jul-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Cutleaf coneflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Low water, Moist. Soil: Moist, slightly acid soil. Mature height: Up to 10 ft tall.
Is Cutleaf coneflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds, special value to native and honey bees.
Is Cutleaf coneflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Cutleaf coneflower is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Cutleaf coneflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Rudbeckia laciniata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Cutleaf coneflower.
- Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
- Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
- Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
- Switchgrass Panicum virgatum
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