'Henry Eilers' Sweet Coneflower - Rudbeckia subtomentosa

 Everything about 'Henry Eilers' sweet coneflower is, indeed, pretty sweet: its unique "quilled" flowers, its sturdy yet graceful habit, and its months of late summer blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The blooms resemble conventional black-eyed Susans, but instead of flat petals, each is rolled up into a neat tube, which brings a dazzling textured effect to the garden. The "sweet" part of its name comes from the light, sweet vanilla-like fragrance given off by its foliage, but like we said - we like pretty much everything about this unique, easy-to-grow, super-durable perennial!   Vital details: Plant size: 3-5' tall and 1-2' wide Light: full sun (6+ hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day) Water: Average moisture Hardiness: USDA zone 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone) Pollinator value: attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Notable features: native species, drought-tolerant, deer resistant, long-blooming. Pot size: one quart Plant name: Rudbeckia subtomento