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Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' ('Henry Eilers' sweet coneflower)

Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' rud-BEK-ee-ah sub-toe-men-TOE-sah Common Name: 'Henry Eilers' sweet coneflower Genus: Rudbeckia
The unique, finely quilled, 2-inch-wide flowers are what make 'Henry Eilers' stand out from the rest of the coneflowers. The petals sit separate from one another, forming a brilliant, golden yellow starburst around a dark brownish purple cone. The blooms grow on strong, upright, 4- to 5-foot-tall stems in late summer, and are produced in such abundance that you can cut some for bouquets and you'll never even notice they are missing from the garden. The stems are covered with a soft, hairy down, while the leaves have a pleasing vanilla-and-anise scent.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Drought tolerant and low maintenance. Good cut flower. Seed heads attract birds. This plant was discovered in Illinois.
 Care: Plant in full sun to light shade and average loam. Do not overfeed or overwater.
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Foliage; Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Late Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing, Cottage Garden
Style Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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