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Cut-leaf Coneflower
(Rudbeckia nitida)
Herbstsonne
Native Perennial


Long bright yellow flower petals topped with a center brown cone, the Cut-leaf Coneflower demands your attention by the grandiose size. This tall native perennial will give your garden or yard a great show piece with over 8 weeks of blooms.  The drooping daisy like yellow petals will produce a bloom that is 4 inches wide. Not only is it a sight to see in itself, but will also attract birds and butterflies.
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LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Left Side) - Planted in 2017

DETAILS

Height - 5 to 6 ft     |     Width - 2 to 3  ft     |     Full to Partial Sun     |     Mid Summer to Fall     |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - Yellow     |     Blooms - Repeatedly with  brown cones

HOW TO PLANT

FIND A LOCATION - Cut-leaf Coneflower will thrive in both full and partial sunlight.  The location should be well drained.
PLANT IT - One of the most simple plants to plant, simply take a "plug" out of the ground. The hole that you plugged should be as deep as the container is tall.  Drop your Cut-leaf Coneflower in the ground and cover back up with dirt.
WATER IT IN - After you plant your new native perennial you will need to water them in.  They will need water once week until they start to sprout.
ENJOY - Simplicity turns into beauty. The Cut-leaf Coneflower that you plant will sure to be an eye catcher come the mid Summer until Fall.

**Growing Tip**
This tall native perennial will provide you with amazing blooms as well as attract butterflies and birds to your garden.

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