(Rudbeckia occidentalis) “Petal-less” might be a tough selling point for a flower cultivar, but this unique rudbeckia shines in garden borders and as bouquet filler. In place of the more typical ray flowers, this elongated coneflower has a collar of upswept green petal-like sepals. Native to spongy meadows and stream beds of the mountain west, this 3-4’ rudbeckia prefers ample moisture. The tiny flowers forming the cone were almost exclusively pollinated by beautiful metallic green sweat bees at our farm. A unique addition to any bouquet.
Perennial. Blooms the second year and thereafter. UO

Packet: 100 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Note: Blooms second year.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Lightly cover as light aids in germination.

SPACING:

12-18"

EMERGENCE:

7-18 days @ soil temp 65-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil. These do not appreciate drought conditions.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by pollinators!

Keep harvesting for continual cuttings.

Cut stems when cones have elongated (or when they suit you!) and expect a vase life of at least10 days

Rudbeckia, 'Green Wizard'