As all wildgardeners know, there are several species of Black-Eyed Susan among our native flowers. The most common roadside one is a biennial named
Rudbeckia hirta. (We sell that seed in our regular species listings.) Then there are the perennial natives, such as the most famous
R. fulgida, famous as the parent of the popular perennial, "Rudbeckia Goldsturm." (We sell that in our Perennial Plant section.)
But this one is unique. Growing only from 2 to 5 ft. (Some are much taller.) R. subtomentosa has beautiful golden flowers like the others, but the blooms also have a sweet scent of anise. That's why another common name for this Rudbeckia is "Sweet Coneflower." It's a wonderful plant for a wild garden collection.
More InformationSKU | AM013513 |
Common Name | Sweet Black Eyed Susan |
Botanical Name | Rudbeckia subtomentosa |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to fall |
Mature Height | 36-60" tall |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Central United States |
Seeds Per Pound | 688000 |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 150 seeds per packet |
Coverage | covers 50 square feet |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Great For Mass Plantings |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |