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Rudbeckia subtomentosa Henry Eilers
Sweet Coneflower
Finely quilled flowers are true yellow, not gold, and very showy when planted en masse. The leaves are sweetly scented with a subtle, vanilla fragrance.
- » Clumping, stiff, upright, well-branched stems
- » Quilled, yellow petals surround a brown, central eye
- » Basal leaves appear early spring and leafy stems appear in June
- » Ovate, slightly hairy, dark, gray-green leaves
- » Foliage has a mild, sweet, vanilla fragrance
- » Bloom Time: July to September
1gal
$33.25
- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:4
- Height:125-150 cm
- Spread:60-90 cm
- Bloom Color: Yellow
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates hot and humid summers, however, this species of rudbeckia has less tolerance to drought than most. Deadheading will extend the bloom time.