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Orange Coneflower Seeds

Rudbeckia fulgida

5.00 (4 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Rudbeckia Fulgida seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. The orange coneflower seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care, and grows best in fairly dry soil. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, as well as tolerating clay or rocky soils. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned Rudbeckia Fulgida seeds in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Black-eyed Susan, Brilliant Coneflower, Eastern Coneflower, Orange Coneflower

Latin Name: Rudbeckia fulgida

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 31,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Orange, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Orange Coneflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Orange coneflower seeds

Quality seeds!

Looking forward to coneflowers germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.

Orange Coneflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Wonderful product!

Beautiful and Natural

It's time to bring back native species to our area and these will definitely be the prettiest IMHO.

Orange Coneflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Brad VanTassel

Great selection filters for native plants

I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.

Orange Coneflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Rudbeckia fulgida

Just Beautiful !

It has been a very hot humid summer here in Springfield, Illinois. A number of my flowers and plants died from the unbearable heat. I started these outside and in no time, they had sprouted.
Now I have a gorgeous display of tall black eyed Susans peaking through my chain link fence. Some of the flowers have added coloring which adds to their beaiuty. I am so happy with these flower seeds. Thank you Everwilde!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $7.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $16.80 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~31,000 Seeds) $48.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Orange coneflower is an overlooked gem in its golden profusion. It is like a Black-eyed Susan with a more vibrant golden color and is rather uncommon in the wild. This perennial is easy to grow and blooms late in the season.
Also known as Black-Eyed Susans, the common name of this flower comes from a popular poem of the same name by 19th century poet John Gay. In the poem, pretty Susan loved a sailor boy named William. Interestingly, this flower and Wild Sweet William always bloom at the same time. The genus name "Rudbeckia" honors a family of renowned scientists and professors, the Rudbecks of Sweden, who taught Carl Linnaeus at the University of Uppsula. The species name "amplexicaulis" means "stem-clasping," in reference to the growth of the leaves.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Rudbeckia Fulgida seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. The orange coneflower seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care, and grows best in fairly dry soil. Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, as well as tolerating clay or rocky soils. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned Rudbeckia Fulgida seeds in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Black-eyed Susan, Brilliant Coneflower, Eastern Coneflower, Orange Coneflower

Latin Name: Rudbeckia fulgida

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 31,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Orange, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 4 reviews
5.0

Review By Orange coneflower seeds

Quality seeds!

Looking forward to coneflowers germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.

5.0

Review By Wonderful product!

Beautiful and Natural

It's time to bring back native species to our area and these will definitely be the prettiest IMHO.

5.0

Review By Brad VanTassel

Great selection filters for native plants

I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.

5.0

Review By Rudbeckia fulgida

Just Beautiful !

It has been a very hot humid summer here in Springfield, Illinois. A number of my flowers and plants died from the unbearable heat. I started these outside and in no time, they had sprouted.
Now I have a gorgeous display of tall black eyed Susans peaking through my chain link fence. Some of the flowers have added coloring which adds to their beaiuty. I am so happy with these flower seeds. Thank you Everwilde!