Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ (Sweet Coneflower)

Sweet Coneflower 'Henry Eilers', Sweet Black-Eyed Susan 'Henry Eilers', Fragrant Coneflower 'Henry Eilers'

Rudbeckia subtomentosa Little Henry, Sweet Coneflower Little Henry, Sweet Black-Eyed Susan Little Henry, late summer perennial, golden flowers, yellow perennial

Regarded as reliable, long blooming and unique, Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ (Sweet Coneflower) is a clump-forming perennial boasting a profusion of charming, butter-yellow, quilled flowers adorned with dome-shaped, chocolate cones. Blooming from midsummer to frost, they are borne on strong branching stems, creating a lovely floral bouquet. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and excellent for cutting. The foliage of green, lance-shaped leaves emits a mild, sweet fragrance. A tall, upright grower which makes a great specimen in the border or can be combined with other summer bloomers to add some textural contrast.

Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
Thrives in full sun, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Heat, humidity and drought tolerant. Provide good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew.
Spectacular when massed in drifts, this is an excellent choice for perennial borders, cottage gardens or naturalizing areas such as prairies or wildflower meadows. The flowers make excellent and long-lasting fresh cut flowers.
Low maintenance and pest-free, it is also deer resistant.
Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional bloom. Cut back in fall.
Native to the central United States.

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Requirements

Hardiness	4 - 8
Plant Type	Perennials
Plant Family	Compositae
Genus	Rudbeckia
Common names	Coneflower
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Mid, Late) Fall
Height	4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm)
Spread	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing	24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Clay Soil
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses	Beds And Borders
Garden Styles	Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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