Description
Henry Eilers Black Eyed Susan is a standout perennial for Massachusetts gardens, offering unique yellow-gold quilled petals and charming brown button centers. This eye-catching variety blooms from early summer through early fall, providing months of color and visual interest. With a subtle anise scent and an upright growth habit, it’s perfect for the back of borders or as a striking focal point. The Henry Eilers Black Eyed Susan also attracts butterflies while resisting deer, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to any yard.
Ideal for sunny Massachusetts landscapes, the Henry Eilers Black Eyed Susan thrives in well-drained soil and requires minimal maintenance. Cut back the stems in late fall to prepare for the next growing season. This perennial is excellent for cut flower arrangements and maintains its green, tomentose foliage throughout the summer. Use Henry Eilers Black Eyed Susan in mass plantings or as an individual specimen in garden beds and containers.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
Other Names: Sweet Coneflower
Color: yellow
Light: full sun
Watering: around an inch a week
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (4'), width (18″)
Blooming Season: early summer – early fall
Growth Rate: fast
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