Cutleaf coneflower

Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) is a perennial small shrub or flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically gray-green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in late summer.
It grows rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 8.2 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Rudbeckia laciniata profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Rudbeckia Category:Native shrubs Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Yellow-flowered natives Category:Late Summer blooming natives Category:Natives with gray-green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs