Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet Coneflower
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Description:
Sweet coneflower has a long bloom time from summer to early fall. Its fragrant, daisy-like flowers have yellow rays and dark brownish-purple center disks. Sweet coneflower is a good choice for a pollinator garden or rain garden.
Wildlife value: Rudbeckia subtomentosa is a larval host plant for Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis) caterpillars, Wavy-Lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) caterpillars, and several other butterfly species. Native bees and other pollinators feed on the nectar and pollen of the flowers.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Sweet Black-eyed Susan
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Summer, Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Orange, Yellow
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 3 - 5 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium