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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Rudbeckia subtometosa 'Henry Eiler's'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    'Henry Eilers' has finely quilled flowers of true yellow, not gold, and is stunning in a mass planting.  The leaves are sweetly scented with a subtle vanilla fragrance.  Flowers bloom in clusters atop strong stems from July to September.  Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Rudbeckia subtomentosa is a vigorous, but very manageable perennial that favors average to moist soils and full sun to part shade. It is quite tolerant of heat and humidity, but will not withstand long periods of drought.

    Flower Color

    Yellow

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    2-3'

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    4-5'

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    5-7

    Soil Moisture

    average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower, Rain garden

    Bloom Time

    Summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Part to full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium to fast

    Seasonal Interests

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