Product Description
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower.
Zones 4 to 8, Sun, tolerates some light shade.
Plants reach 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide;
Growth rate: Moderate; easy to grow herbaceous perennial spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding.
Brilliant yellow starburst flowers measuring two inches across have quilled petals and a brown button center. From mid-summer into fall, flowers bloom in clusters atop strong, sometimes-branching, 4 to 5 foot tall upright stems. Dark gray-green leaves have a mild vanilla aroma.
R. subtomentosa is taller, more yellow and a bit more shade tolerant than R. fulgida. R. subtomentosa occurs naturally in prairies, along streams, and in open wooded areas in portions of the midwest, Ozark highlands, and southern Great Plains. In 2003, 'Henry Eilers' was found wild in Montgomery County, Illinois.
Rudbeckias are easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. For the most blooms, plants prefer full sun and consistent moisture, though established plants have some drought tolerance. Remove spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Rudbeckias are very easy to divide in the spring.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flower, Mass Planting, Easy to grow. Attracts butterflies and songbirds.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
