• Rudbeckia subtomentosa
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–8
  • Yellow
  • Single

Henry Eilers

Perennial rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan in yellow, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Clusters of flowers with rolled, quilled yellow rays around a dome-shaped brown center disk. USDA zones 4–8.

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A Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia subtomentosa Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–5 ft (91–152 cm) Spread: 1–2 ft (30–61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia subtomentosa

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Found in a railroad prairie remnant in Montgomery County, Illinois by nurseryman Henry Eilers and introduced by Larry Lowman of Ridgecrest Nursery in 2003.

Bred by Henry Eilers, United States, 2003

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  • A Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Henry Eilers hardy in my zone?

Henry Eilers survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Henry Eilers need full sun?

Henry Eilers grows in full sun.

When does Henry Eilers bloom?

Henry Eilers blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Henry Eilers good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Henry Eilers as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Autumn Forest Annual black-eyed Susan with 5 inch blooms in red, yellow and mahogany shades. Rudbeckia hirtaLate springMedium height
A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherry Brandy Compact black-eyed Susan with single wine-red flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height

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