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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Introduced to: France, Great Britain, Korea

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Introduced

Rudbeckia amplexicaulisRudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping Coneflower

In Stock: 0.425 lb (Total:0.425lb)

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

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Details

Germination:

81%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

792,099

Quantity:

0.43 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835928

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Introduced to: France, Great Britain, Korea

Native

Introduced

Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis syn. Dracopis amplexicaulis), is a striking addition to your garden that effortlessly combines beauty and utility. This smooth-stemmed, annual wonder is renowned for its 2-3 ft. stature and solitary, eye-catching flower heads. With its unique oblong leaves that clasp around the stem, this coneflower differentiates itself from the common Black-eyed Susan and Mexican Hat.

Adorn your pocket prairie or wildflower meadow with its vibrant yellow petals, each accented by reddish-purple bases, gently drooping from a dark, elongated center cone. Ideal for full sun exposure, Clasping Coneflower thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soils and is resilient to heat and drought conditions. Blooming from July to September, its showy flowers act as a magnet for butterflies and bees, enriching your garden's ecosystem.

Cherished not only for its ornamental charm but also historical medicinal uses by the Cherokee, this native southeastern and southcentral U.S. plant can flourish in a wide range of climates. It is a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, encouraging biodiversity with minimal effort. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong its blooming season and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Whether for a border, bed, or native plant area, Clasping Coneflower offers a reliable and sustainable option for enhancing the beauty and health of your garden.