Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'

Sweet Black-Eyed Susan 'Henry Eilers'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
       
·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8
·        Height: 3-5 feet
·        Spread: 1-2 feet
·        Bloom Time: July to September
·        Bloom: quilled yellow rays and dark brownish-purple center disks
·        Light: full sun
·        Soil: best in well-drained sandy loam to loam soil
·        Moisture: medium
·        Use: borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, native plant gardens or naturalized areas
·        Care: deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms
·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; powdery mildew may appear if doesn't have good air circulation
·        Native to: found growing in the wild in a railroad prairie remnant in Montgomery County, Illinois
·        Notes: stiff, upright, leafy stems; dark gray-green basal leaves
·        Supplier: Donated by Karen Allenstein
·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H136

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