Rudbeckia triloba is a tall, eye-catching perennial that makes a terrific companion plant for ornamental grasses . If desired, you can cut the plants back in mid summer to encourage shorter, bushier growth and later blooming.
Also known as Branched Coneflower and Brown-Eyed Susan. Drought tolerant . Deer resistant . Hardy in zones 3-9.
Sowing Rudbeckia triloba Seeds
Place rudbeckia seeds in a damp paper napkin inside a plastic bag, then refrigerate for 3 months before starting indoors in late winter. Or sow outdoors in the fall. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun to part shade.