| Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’
 
                             
                                | Sweet Coneflower | USDA Zone: 4-9 |  Plant number: 1.455.680
 A distinctive selection of the Sweet Coneflower, which is native throughout the Midwest and down to Texas. This forms a bushy mound, bearing tall branching stems that hold brown-eyed daisies with unusual narrow or quilled yellow petals, appearing in midsummer. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and great for cutting. The foliage is sweetly scented of vanilla. A good companion to perennial Hibiscus and Joe-Pye Weed. Grows in a variety of soil conditions from moist to fairly dry. Cut back to the ground in early spring. Further details forRudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’
   
      
           
           
           Optimal Growing Conditions
           
           
               Sun Exposure                   Full Sun or   Partial Shade
                 Soil Type   Normal or   Sandy  or   Clay
                 Soil pH   Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                 Soil Moisture   Average or   Dry or   Moist
                 Care Level   Easy                                                      
           
           
           Appearance and Characteristics
           
           
             Flower Colour                                    Brown                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yellow
             Blooming Time   Late Summer                                                                       Early Fall                                                                                     
             Foliage Color   Deep Green                                                                                                                                                                                                            
             Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form                                     Attracts Butterflies                    Attracts Hummingbirds                    Border                                     Containers                                     Cut Flower                    Deer Resistant                                     Drought Tolerant                                     Rabbit Resistant                                     Fragrant                                     Massed                                                      Specimen                    Waterside                    Wild Flower                 
             Flower Head Size   Medium                                  
             Height    120-180 cm                     47-70 inches
             Spread    60-90 cm                     23-35 inches
             Foot Traffic    None
                Growth Rate    Medium            Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup. 
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