Wild Golden Glow (Rudbeckia laciniata)

Wild Golden Glow (Rudbeckia laciniata)

Wild Golden Glow, or often referred to as Cutleaf Coneflower, is a classic tallgrass prairie native with a loose, almost untamed feel. Its nodding yellow rays and green central cones read softer and more natural than the garden coneflowers people are used to, giving it an unmistakably wild and effortless look. Its height and bloom time are uncommon in understory/woodland edge plants, where most are done blooming before summer begins and max out at ~2' tall. We love using it to bridge the height between tall tree canopies and lower plantings and as a late-summer privacy screen.

Wild Golden Glow shines in large-scale plantings and places where it has room to move. It’s a great fit for:

• Rain gardens and low spots that hold moisture
  

• Woodland edges and transitional areas

• Naturalized spaces where plants are allowed to spread and mingle

In these settings, its height and colony-forming habit create a lush, layered look that feels intentional rather than unruly.

Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Medium to wet, adaptable but prefers moisture
Height: 4–10 feet
Spread: Spreads by rhizomes, forming colonies
Zones: 3–8
Bloom time: July through September

Wildlife Value

Wild Golden Glow supports a wide range of native bees, butterflies, and beetles, and its late-summer bloom timing makes it especially valuable as other nectar sources drop off. The tall stems also provide structure and cover for insects and birds through fall and winter when left standing.

Blooms Alongside

Sweet Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum), Prairie ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata), Culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

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Cardinal Flower (lobelia cardinalis)