Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’

(Coneflower, Sweet 'Henry Eilers')


$17.99


Hardiness Zones:

 3a  3b  4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a

Quick Overview:

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.

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.

Additional information

Common Name

Coneflower, Sweet 'Henry Eilers'

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

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