100 Seeds Clasping Coneflower Rudbeckia amplexicaulis Yellow Wildflower
Clasping Coneflower, Rudbeckia amplexicaulis, is a cheerful annual wildflower appreciated for its bright yellow blooms and distinctive clasping leaves that wrap around the stems. This easy-to-grow species brings warm color to meadows, wildflower plantings, and informal garden borders, flowering through the summer season.
In the garden, Clasping Coneflower works well in naturalized areas, pollinator-friendly plantings, and cut flower arrangements. Its self-sowing nature allows it to return year after year in suitable conditions, adding lasting color and texture to open sunny spaces.
Species: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average to dry
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 7-21 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Tolerates heat and dry soils once established