Thursday, October 7, 2010

'Totally Tubular!' Coneflower


This snazzy 'Plants that Work' selection is a great choice for a hot spot in your yard! Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' has really cool petals that are tubular in nature, reminiscent of a lonicera or honeysuckle bloom. This preceding characteristic is one that makes this particular variety different from the majority of Rudbeckias. These quill-like petals are surrounded by a raised center cone which is a warm brown. The leaves of the plant are sweetly aromatic.

When people think of Rudbeckia, the most commonly thought of is Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm', or more simply put...Black-Eyed Susan! The Black-Eyed Susan is very overplanted and to tell you the truth...we are getting a little bored! So, we are now carrying 3 or 4 different varieties of Rudbeckias. All bloom summer to early Fall. Come check them out!!

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