Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet coneflower, Sweet black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia Rudbeckia
R. subtomentosa - R. subtomentosa is an upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with ovate to elliptic, toothed, dark green leaves, hairy beneath and basal leaves divided into three lobes. From midsummer to mid-autumn, sturdy, branched stems bear lightly fragrant, daisy-like, bright yellow flower with dark brown central cones.
Rudbeckia subtomentosa is: Deciduous
Cushion or Mound Forming, Bushy, Erect flower stem
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Deadhead regularly. Cut back in late autumn or early spring.
Division
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Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Sweet coneflower) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Prefers moderately fertile, heavy, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Tolerates hot, humid summers and moderate drought. Best with good air circulation.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet coneflower, Sweet black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia Rudbeckia
R. subtomentosa - R. subtomentosa is an upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with ovate to elliptic, toothed, dark green leaves, hairy beneath and basal leaves divided into three lobes. From midsummer to mid-autumn, sturdy, branched stems bear lightly fragrant, daisy-like, bright yellow flower with dark brown central cones.
Deciduous
Cushion or Mound Forming, Bushy, Erect flower stem
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Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Deadhead regularly. Cut back in late autumn or early spring.
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Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Sweet coneflower) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower
Prefers moderately fertile, heavy, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Tolerates hot, humid summers and moderate drought. Best with good air circulation.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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