Rudbeckia 'Sweet as Honey'
$22.00 / 1G
Description
Rudbeckia 'Sweet as Honey', commonly known as Rudbeckia, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its golden yellow flowers during summer. It typically matures 2–10 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection derived from North American Rudbeckia species. Host plants to caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species including cabbage moths and dot moths. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and poor soil.
Benefits
Adds structure, texture, and seasonal interest to garden plantings.
Features
Rudbeckia 'Sweet as Honey' produces yellow, gold flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Garden and landscape planting
| Rudbeckia 'Sweet as Honey' | |
| Rudbeckia | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Cultivated selection derived from North American Rudbeckia species | |
| No |
| Full Sun, Part Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| None | |
| Yellow | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Foliage varies by cultivar; refer to the plant label for distinctive color and texture. | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Soil | |
| Well-drained soil | |
| Water regularly during establishment, then according to the plant’s moisture preference. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low |