Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower)
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Native to North America.
Long midsummer to fall blooming period makes them a traditional favorite.
Average garden soil works perfectly.
Use with other sun-loving companions like Switch Grass (Panicum), Russian Sage (Perovskia), Allium and Sedum.

fulgida 'American Gold Rush' PP 28498
  • New to Montale - Coming this July!
  • Dome-like habit
  • More compact than 'Goldstrum'
  • Flowers have arched petals
  • Resistant to Septoria
  • Great choice for border rears
  • 18"-24" H x 18"-24" W
  • Bloom time: Summer-Fall​
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lacinata 'Goldquelle'
  • Fluffy, fully double, bright yellow flowers top sturdy stems.
  • Can form large clumps but does not take over. 
  • Bloom time: summer to fall
  • ​30" H x 24" W
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subtomentosa 'Little Henry' PP 23590
  • New to Montale - Coming this May!
  • Compact and clump forming
  • Narrow, upright grower
  • Leaves have a sweet aroma
  • Appreciates good air circulation
  • Perfect for naturalizing
  • ​3'-4' H x 1'-2' W
  • Bloom time: Summer-Fall
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​fulgida 'Viette's Little Suzy' PP 8867

  • Similar in appearance to ‘Goldsturm’, but with narrower leaves
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Will bloom in light shade.
  • Bloom time: mid summer to fall
  • ​18" H x 24" W​
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