This lovely perennial plant resembles a sunflower with its tall, leafy stalks and beautiful branched flowers at the top. The flowers bloom in a cheerful greenish-yellow color, boasting slanting golden rays, and measure about three to four inches wide. As the seeds mature, their centers gracefully elongate and take on a warm brownish hue. In early spring, you’ll be greeted by its stunning pinnately dissected leaves, adding vibrancy to your garden.
Because it tends to spread through underground stems, the cut-leaf coneflower is perfect for larger garden spaces. While it may need some support to stand tall, it’s a wonderfully resilient plant that will thrive in your yard.
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Height: 1’-7’ Spread: 1’-1.5’ Bloom: July-October Light: Full Sun-Shade Water: Low Zone: 4-9 Origin: Texas, central and eastern U.S., eastern Canada
