Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ (Sweet Coneflower)

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.