{"product_id":"western-coneflower-rudbeckia-occidentali-75-seeds-native-perennial-dramatic-dark-cone-pollinator-wildlife-favorite","title":"Western Coneflower – Rudbeckia occidentali 75 Seeds | Native Perennial | Dramatic Dark Cone | Pollinator \u0026 Wildlife Favorite","description":"Add bold contrast and architectural interest to your garden with Western Coneflower (Rudbeckia occidentalis), a striking native perennial known for its tall, dark purple-black central cone surrounded by minimal or absent petals. This unique form creates a dramatic silhouette in native plantings and wildflower gardens.\n\nWestern Coneflower thrives in meadows, prairies, borders, and naturalized landscapes, particularly in moist to mesic soils. The tall cones attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the seed heads provide food for birds later in the season. Its strong vertical form makes it an excellent focal plant in pollinator gardens.\n\nYou will receive:\n✔️ 75 fresh, viable seeds\n✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds\n✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing\n\n🌼 Growing Information\n\nCommon Name: Western Coneflower\nBotanical Name: Rudbeckia occidentalis\nPlant Type: Native perennial wildflower\nSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\nSoil: Moist to average, well-drained soil\nHeight: 3–6 feet\nBloom Time: Mid to late summer\nFlower Color: Dark brown to purple cone with minimal rays\nNative Range: Western North America\nCold Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8\nCold Stratification: Required (30–60 days)\n\nWestern Coneflower grows best in open sites with adequate moisture. Seeds are best fall sown or cold stratified before spring planting. Plants establish reliably and return each year with increasing presence.","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589407572289,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/4cead73b-il_fullxfull.7645224585_cwlb.jpg?v=1775787020","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/western-coneflower-rudbeckia-occidentali-75-seeds-native-perennial-dramatic-dark-cone-pollinator-wildlife-favorite","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}