Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'

Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers', commonly known as Quilled Sweet Coneflower, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its bright yellow flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 3–5 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average to dry, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is central United States. This is a larval host plant for Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis) caterpillars which have one brood in the north and two broods from May-September in the rest of… In the landscape, it works well in coastal, meadow, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and poor soil.

Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.

Rudbeckia subtomentosa Henry Eilers 'Henry Eilers' is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.