Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Sweet Coneflower

USDA Hardiness Zone 3

A milder yellow color than most Rudbeckias with a purple/black cone.
Taller cousin of the traditional Black-Eyed Susan displays a very long bloom season.

Height

36-72 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Bloom Time

July-August

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Will reseed freely.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia -x grandiflora), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Yarrow (Achillea )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained