Deam's coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii) produces orange-yellow, thin-petaled, daisylike flowers from midsummer through fall on plants reaching 3 feet in height. The central cone of this coneflower is dark brown and distinctly raised. It is a little talleer than the popular 'Goldsturm' cultivar. The slightly hairy leaves are insect, disease, rabbit, and deer resistant. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soils, and fertilize sparingly. This North American native species was awarded the coveted Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit due to its outstanding performance in gardens and prairie creation projects. This variety is native only to parts of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.