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sweet coneflower

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Rudbeckia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An upright, herbaceous perennial to 1.5m, with branching stems and lobed leaves. From late summer to autumn it produces daisy-like flowerheads composed of bright yellow ray florets around a central, dark brown cone. The pollinator-friendly flowers are good for cutting

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate light shade but flowering is best in full sun. See rudbeckia cultivation

Pruning

Cut old stems back to ground level in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years