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Quick Facts

Type: Perennial
Native Range: Eastern North America
Native Status in NY: Native
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Medium to Moist
Height: 4–8 ft
Bloom Time: July–September
Flower Color: Yellow
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Pollinator Value: High

Description

Cutleaf Coneflower is a tall native perennial recognized for its bright yellow daisy-like flowers and deeply divided foliage. This species thrives in moist soils but will grow in normal garden settings. Its tall stems and long bloom period make it an excellent structural plant in native plant gardens and naturalized landscapes.

Because of its height and adaptability, Cutleaf Coneflower works especially well in rain gardens, wet meadows, and along woodland edges.

Ecological Benefits 🐝

Wildlife Value

Attracts native bees

Attracts butterflies

Provides nectar and pollen

Supports beneficial insects

Seeds eaten by birds

Known Associations

Bumblebees

Small native bees

Butterflies

Hoverflies

Beneficial wasps

Seed-eating birds

Garden Uses

Rain gardens

Pollinator gardens

Native plant gardens

Wet meadows

Woodland edges

Naturalized areas

Why We Grow It

We grow Cutleaf Coneflower because it is a tall, adaptable native perennial that provides reliable late-season nectar for pollinators. It performs especially well in moist soils and adds height and structure to native plantings.