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Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' - SWEET CONEFLOWER 'HENRY EILERS' (tall & narrow)
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RUD-SUB-HENEIL
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Wonderful cultivar that originated in the nature with no man-made hybridization, so it will satisfy the pure ecologist as well as keen gardeners. Upright perennial with yellow 2” wide pinwheel flowers and rolled quill-shaped petals. The leaves have a light vanilla scent, especially in summer drought, and the upper leaves become three-lobed with time. Excellent late cut flower.
Beautiful in small groups or masses in a sunny flower border, butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, low maintenance garden, deer resistant landscaping, naturalized area or rain gardens, as well as both private and public places.
Looks very good with tall fall Asters (A. novae-angliae and others), Eryngium yuccifolium, tall Eupatorium, Helenium, Hibiscus moscheutos hybrids, Phlox paniculata, and taller grasses like Andropogon gerardii or Panicum virgatum. Potential non-native perennial companions can be Sanguisorba, Molinia or the annual Verbena bonariensis.
Blooming Time: July to September, with the peak in mid-August
Size: 4-5’ tall x 2-3’ wide, spacing = about 18”-24”
USDA Zones: 5 to 7
Culture: full sun, half sun, grows well in average soil, clay, and loam. Tolerates some droughts. It may flop if the soil is too amended and too rich in nutrients.
Moisture Needs: medium-dry, medium, medium-moist
Origin: This cultivar (nativar) was found in and collected from a railroad prairie remnant in Montgomery County, southern Illinois. It was named after Henry Eilers – a botanist by hobby, horticulturist by trade and renowned prairie restoration specialist (now retired). It was introduced into the horticulture trade by Larry Lowman, an east Arkansas native plant guru.
The wild form of R. subtomentosa is native to the central USA, where it occurs in moist prairies, open meadows, lower areas, and along streambanks and roadsides. See the distribution map here.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies, native bees
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5" deep
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' - SWEET CONEFLOWER 'HENRY EILERS' (tall & narrow)
$8.99
Wonderful cultivar that originated in the nature with no man-made hybridization, so it will satisfy the pure ecologist as well as keen gardeners. Upright perennial with yellow 2” wide pinwheel flowers and rolled quill-shaped petals. The leaves have a light vanilla scent, especially in summer drought, and the upper leaves become three-lobed with time. Excellent late cut flower.
Beautiful in small groups or masses in a sunny flower border, butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, low maintenance garden, deer resistant landscaping, naturalized area or rain gardens, as well as both private and public places.
Looks very good with tall fall Asters (A. novae-angliae and others), Eryngium yuccifolium, tall Eupatorium, Helenium, Hibiscus moscheutos hybrids, Phlox paniculata, and taller grasses like Andropogon gerardii or Panicum virgatum. Potential non-native perennial companions can be Sanguisorba, Molinia or the annual Verbena bonariensis.
Blooming Time: July to September, with the peak in mid-August
Size: 4-5’ tall x 2-3’ wide, spacing = about 18”-24”
USDA Zones: 5 to 7
Culture: full sun, half sun, grows well in average soil, clay, and loam. Tolerates some droughts. It may flop if the soil is too amended and too rich in nutrients.
Moisture Needs: medium-dry, medium, medium-moist
Origin: This cultivar (nativar) was found in and collected from a railroad prairie remnant in Montgomery County, southern Illinois. It was named after Henry Eilers – a botanist by hobby, horticulturist by trade and renowned prairie restoration specialist (now retired). It was introduced into the horticulture trade by Larry Lowman, an east Arkansas native plant guru.
The wild form of R. subtomentosa is native to the central USA, where it occurs in moist prairies, open meadows, lower areas, and along streambanks and roadsides. See the distribution map here.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies, native bees
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5" deep
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Customer Reviews
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Higher quality than other growers!
I received large, vigorous plants in carefully selected packaging that can be easily recycled. Am super happy with these plants, and I believe they will bloom this year.
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rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry eilers'
I purchased this locally in July, when we were experiencing drought and daily temperatures in the 90s. This and the other plants I bought were in great condition when I took them home, and are all doing well now after making it through the severe weather.