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 Native Plant Database

Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Sweet coneflower)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Rudbeckia subtomentosa Pursh


Sweet coneflower, Sweet black-eyed Susan

Asteraceae (Aster Family)



1-4 ft. stems with downy, oval leaves. Bright-yellow ray flowers surround a center of dark disk flowers.


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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AR , CT , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , MA , MS , MO , NY , NC , OK , TN , TX , WI
Native Distribution: IN to LA, w. to WI, IA & OK
Native Habitat: Wet prairies; woodland edges; roadsides
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Last Update: 2012-12-09