Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant) magnet

Rudbeckia occidentalis - Western Cone Flower (Plant) magnetAn unusual flowering perennial native to meadows and seeps in higher elevations. Likes constant moisture. Flowers are cone shaped, very dark purple, and appear atop tall stems that can reach up to 6' high. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Rudbeckia occidentalis Common Name Western Cone Flower Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower

Purple flowers bloom from April to August

This late bloomer is a nice addition to a sunny garden

It is knowns for its bright white flowers in spring

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Flowers are fragrant

It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly

and even help us remediate environmental disaster

tolerates moderate foot traffic and is relatively drought-tolerant once established

Plant Characteristics Family Name Papaveraceae Species Name Dendromecon rigida Common Name Tree Poppy

underwater

Erosion Control

nw Mexico Natural Habitat Along streams