A Midwest native wildflower with large yellow flowers and deep brown cones. A great choice for a wildlife garden or a moist meadow. Good cut flower. Visited by a wide range of pollinators. Deer resistant. 2 – 6′ Botanical Name- Rudbeckia subtomentosa Pronunciation- rud-BEK-ee-uh sub-toh-men-TOH-suh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Mid – late summer Companion Plants- Eupatorium ‘Gateway’ – native pollinators, moist soil Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarch nectaring), seed-eating birds (goldfinches) Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP24 Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to extend blooming; cut back stems in late fall and fertilize lightly. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back to the ground in late fall. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid over-fertilizing in clay to maintain sturdy stems. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust
