Cut-leaf coneflower, Wild golden glow
Rudbeckia laciniata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A daisy family plant. It grows 2-3 m high and spreads 0.9-2 m wide. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are deeply lobed or divided into leaflets along the stalk. They are blue-green and often hairy underneath. The flower heads are 12 cm wide. The flowers are yellow and yellow green in the centre.
There are about 15-20 Rudbeckia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most moist soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Canada (country/location of origin), Central Asia, China, India, Korea, North America (country/location of origin), Slovenia, Tajikistan, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable. They are boiled or fried. They are also dried and stored for later use. The young stems are eaten like celery.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by division.
Its other names
Local names
Deljenolistna rudbekija