|
Plainview Farm :: Perennials :: Rheum-Stylophorum :: Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia | rude-BECK-ee-ah | Black-Eyed Susan
It was in 1990 that noted landscape architects Oehme and van Sweden published their landmark
book, Bold, Romantic Gardens, and taught us that our public spaces, as well as private ones,
would benefit immensely with the inclusion of herbaceous perennials. And, so it was born,
that certain perennials became signatures of that particular design theory: ornamental grasses,
sedum and the wonderful rudbeckias.
Our native Black-eyed Susan became a star. This popularity continues to this day. They can
be used in borders, in meadows and of course, in cutting gardens. En masse, as Oehme and
van Sweden used them, they have few peers. These are carefree and easy to grow. In fact, they will seed in, so weeding a few out may be necessary.Give them
some space for best effect (24 inches). We have grown many different ones and have not found disease or pests to be problems. How easy can it be?
| Rudbeckia |
|
View Details
|
Rudbeckia nitida Autumn Sun
Single lemon yellow flowers begin in August and continue til October!
This large plant requires space - it's an ideal back-of-the-border choice.
Price: $9.99 |
|
View Details
|
Rudbeckia subtomentosa Early Bird Gold
Golden yellow flowers with black centers begin to bloom in early July.
The earliest of the blackeyed Susans!
This natural mutation was discovered a few years ago in Louisiana.
We grew it in 2009 and were impressed by it's free-flowering habits!
Price: $9.99 |
|
|
|
|
