Rudbeckia laciniata 'Autumn Sun', or Autumn Sun Cutleaf Coneflower, is a tall, upright perennial that features large, daisy-like flowers with drooping yellow petals and prominent green centers that age to brown. This native North American plant produces abundant blooms from mid- to late-summer well into the fall, attracting butterflies, bees, and songbirds. Reaching 4–7 feet tall, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil with full sun but can also tolerate some shade