Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Little Henry' (Sweet Coneflower)
Sweet Coneflower 'Little Henry', Sweet Black-Eyed Susan 'Little Henry', Fragrant Coneflower 'Little Henry'
Long-blooming, Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Little Henry' (Sweet Coneflower) is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting charming butter-yellow flowers, adorned with quilled ray florets and dark chocolate central cones. Blooming from mid-summer 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 narrow, upright grower which does not fall open and makes a great specimen in the border.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 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 the fall.
- Native to the central United States.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |