Rudbeckia subtomentosa

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Common Name: Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower

Full to part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, tolerant of a range of soils including clay.  3-5 feet height, blooms summer into fall, yellow flowers, naturalizes by re-seeding at a moderate rate.

Germination Code:  C(30)

Native Region: Only found in Stewart and Montgomery counties

This long-lived and easy-to-grow plant is designated a “Threatened Species” in Tennessee.  Showy, scented flowers. Tolerates hot humid summers but not drought.  Attracts butterflies and bees.

Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower - Rudbeckia subtomentosa 5
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/
Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower - Rudbeckia subtomentosa 2
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Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower - Rudbeckia subtomentosa 4
Photo Courtesy of Prairie Moon Nursery http://www.prairiemoon.com/
Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower - Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Photo Courtesy of Prairie Moon Nursery http://www.prairiemoon.com/