autumn sun
Also known as: shining coneflower
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 1.5m high, with smooth, slightly leathery, elliptic green leaves. Produces large, daisy-like flowerheads, with a prominent yellow-green central cone that turns brown as the flowers mature, and spreading yellow petals that become reflexed. Flowers are usually held singly, on tall wiry stems from mid to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- autumn sun (Rudbeckia nitida)
- Genus
- Rudbeckia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of autumn sun
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of autumn sun
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autumn sun care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningSpent flowering stems may be cut back, or left to provide winter interest
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Divide every 3-5 years to maintain vigour. See rudbeckia cultivation for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially on dry soils
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, to leaf and bud eelworms, and to slugs on young growth
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