Rudbeckia var. fulgida (Fulgida Black Eyed Susan)Native Smaller flowers but longer bloom than 'Goldsturm' Golden rayed, deep brown coned flowers Blooms July and is still blooming in October Attracts birds and butterflies Easy to grow Drought resistant There is no more familiar summer plant than Black Eyed Susan and no plant more essential to the native landscape. Fulgida is a slightly lesser known selection that 'Goldsturm' but it brings so much more to the garden. Fulgida is slightly smaller that

Heavy re-bloomer

Related to Rosa rugosa

almost felt-like oblong leaves form a fat basal mound of foliage by mid spring

bowl-shaped blooms

Tolerates rough soil

Enjoy the fruit fresh from the tree

Thank goodness someone is finally paying some attention creating some brilliant Coneflowers with a plant you can be proud of in the landscape

A sure sign of spring

Dependable late March to mid-April bloom

willow-like foliage

thorny stems

Its mass of multicolor blooms are a welcome addition to the landscape