Rudbeckia subtomentosa
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Tried and True Recommended by 2 Professionals
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: sweet coneflower
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 4 to 8
Native Range: Central United States
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: July to October
Bloom Color: Brown, Purple, Yellow
Bloom Description: Yellow rays and brownish purple center disks
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers, Fragrant Flowers
Tolerates: Clay Soil, Drought, Deer
Uses: Cut Flower, Rain Garden

Culture

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates hot and humid summers but not drought.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Sweet coneflower is a Missouri native, nonrhizomatous perennial which occurs on moist prairies, along streambanks and in low areas throughout the State. Typically grows 3-5' tall and features daisy-like flowers (to 3" across) with yellow rays and dark brownish-purple center disks on branched stems. Flowers have a mild aroma of anise, hence the common name. Toothed, gray-green leaves (lower leaves are 3-lobed) are downy below. Long summer-to-early-fall bloom period.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Taller plants may need some support.

Garden Uses

Borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, native plant gardens or naturalized areas.

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