Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) C.L.Boynton & Beadle
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Biltmore Bot. Stud. 1(1): 12 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046860
Common Names
- Rudbeckia graminifolia
- Grass-Leaved Coneflower
- Grass-Leaved Black-Eyed Susan
Synonyms
- Echinacea atrorubens graminifolia Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Rudbeckia graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rudbeckia graminifolia is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rudbeckia graminifolia is yellow with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudbeckia graminifolia is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. To propagate, divide the clumps of the plant and replant in the desired location. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow.
Where to Find Rudbeckia graminifolia
Rudbeckia graminifolia can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands in North America.
Rudbeckia graminifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia graminifolia?
Rudbeckia graminifolia
What type of plant is Rudbeckia graminifolia?
Rudbeckia graminifolia is a perennial plant.
Where is Rudbeckia graminifolia native to?
Rudbeckia graminifolia is native to North America.
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,