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Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia subtomentosa Henry Eilers

$16.98
$16.98
per Plant - 3" Pot
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ZONES  4-9 | Good to grow! Zone

Skinny, rolled petals are the hallmarks of 'Henry Eilers' Black Eyed Susan, bringing a defined starburst shape to the flowerhead - although they appear in the same shade of sunny yellow as their cousins and surround the same chocolate-purple center cones. Found growing in an Illinois railyard, this native prairie plant grows between 3 and 5 feet tall, producing flower after flower from mid summer until fall frosts. An important addition to the late-season pollinator garden. (Rudbeckia)

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Description

4-5' tall x 3-5' wide. 'Henry Eilers' is a Sweet Black Eyed Susan, sometimes called a Sweet Coneflower, with a vanilla-anise fragrance that drifts from its leaves and flowers. Its most unusual claim to fame is its appearance – quilled flower petals roll inwards, creating space in between their neighbors and lending a distinctive starburst look. This late-season bloomer is a tall plant, great for the back of the border. Try planting it en masse, or pair it with other natives, such as wild bergamot, joe pye weed, or purple aster. 

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Mid summer to mid fall

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Fall
Soil Moisture
  • Dry
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Well-Drained Soil
Flower Size
3" flowers
Mature Height
36-60" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
Planting Depth
The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • West
  • Southwest
  • Pacific Northwest
Additional Information
Established plants produce up to 100 flowers.
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