sweet black-eyed susan
Rudbekia subtomentosa Bloom time: August - October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Height: 3-6 ft
Sun exposure: Full/Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium
Deer resistant: Yes
Other Common Names: Sweet Coneflower, Fragrant Coneflower, Three-lobed Coneflower, Branched Coneflower
Germination code: C30
Fun facts: Unlike the common roadside black-eyed susan, its flowerheads emit a subtle licorice or anise like scent. This plant has distinct lower leaves that feature three lobes making it visually different from the common Black-Eyed Susans which have simple, unlobed leaves. Native American tribes used parts of the plant as root infusions for various ailments.
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