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Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
 
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
 
Yellow, Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
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Henry Eilers Sweet Black Eyed Susan

SKU: AM014775
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Overview
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)
key features
Botanical Name
Rudbeckia subtomentosa Henry Eilers
Advantages
Native, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Cut Flowers, Fragrant
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average, Moist / Wet
Mature Height
36-60" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
Bloom Time
Mid summer to mid fall
SKU
AM014775

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.