Description
Rudbeckia subtomentosa is a vigorous but very manageable perennial that favors average to moist soils and full sun to part shade. It is quite tolerant of heat and humidity, but will not withstand long periods of drought.
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Basal leaves appear in early spring and flowering stalks begin their ascent in June, reaching five to six feet and full flower by August, often staying in bloom into September. ‘Henry Eilers’ has finely quilled flowers of true yellow, not gold, and is stunning in a mass planting. The leaves of Rudbeckia subtomentosa are sweetly scented with a subtle vanilla fragrance.
Rudbeckia subtomentosa is a vigorous but very manageable perennial that favors average to moist soils and full sun to part shade. It is quite tolerant of heat and humidity, but will not withstand long periods of drought.
Common Name | Coneflower, Sweet 'Henry Eilers' |
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Botanical Name | Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' |
Container/Amount | 2 gallon |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a |
Growth Rate | Average |
Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
Height | to 5 ft. |
Width | to 3 ft. |
Soil Condition | Well-drained |
Water Needs | Average |
Blooming Period | late summer |
Flower Color | yellow |
Fragrance | No |
Foliage Color | green |
Deer Resistant | No |