Wild Golden Glow

About Wild Golden Glow

Wild Golden Glow, also known as Cutleaf Coneflower, is a towering and majestic perennial that brings a grand presence to the back of the garden border. Reaching impressive heights of 3 to 10 feet, this plant is easily recognized by its deeply lobed, bright green leaves and its large, drooping yellow flowers with distinct greenish-yellow centers. Blooming from July through October, it is a favorite of long-tongued bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. Native across nearly all of North America, it is typically found in moist woodlands, floodplains, and along stream banks, where it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers medium-wet to medium soils. Due to its height and rhizomatous nature, it can be quite aggressive and is best suited for larger spaces where it can form a stunning colony. Its sturdy stems may require some support in windier sites, or they can be pinched back in early summer to encourage a bushier habit. The seeds are a favorite of goldfinches and require no special treatment for successful germination when sown in the spring.