Status:
valid
Authors:
Piper
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Erythea 7: 173 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090665
Common Names
- Alpine Coneflower
- Alpine Rudbeckia
- Rudbeckia
Description
Rudbeckia alpicola (also called alpine coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Rocky Mountains and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia alpicola is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rudbeckia alpicola are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia alpicola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Rocky Mountains. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7.
Where to Find Rudbeckia alpicola
Rudbeckia alpicola is native to North America and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Rudbeckia alpicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia alpicola?
Rudbeckia alpicola
What type of plant is Rudbeckia alpicola?
Perennial
What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia alpicola?
Alpine meadows
Species in the Rudbeckia genus
Rudbeckia occidentalis,
Rudbeckia texana,
Rudbeckia grandiflora,
Rudbeckia fulgida,
Rudbeckia scabrifolia,
Rudbeckia mohrii,
Rudbeckia hirta,
Rudbeckia laciniata,
Rudbeckia maxima,
Rudbeckia montana,
Rudbeckia subtomentosa,
Rudbeckia speciosa,
Rudbeckia graminifolia,
Rudbeckia nitida,
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis,
Rudbeckia mollis,
Rudbeckia alpicola,
Rudbeckia heliopsidis,
Rudbeckia klamathensis,
Rudbeckia auriculata,
Rudbeckia missouriensis,
Rudbeckia californica,
Rudbeckia glaucescens,
Rudbeckia triloba,
Rudbeckia terranigrae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,