CLASPING Coneflower Pollinators Meadow Wildflower Non-GMO Perennial 200 Seeds

Description

Clasping CONEFLOWER rudbeckia Pollinator Gardening Perennial Non-GMO 200 Seeds
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CLASPING CONEFLOWER SEEDS
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Heirloom Summer bloomer, attractive to pollinators
Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
Clasping Coneflower is a close cousin to Black-Eyed Susan, and is just as adaptable.
Bold and colorful blooms!
Note: This is the same wildflower that is also sometimes referred to by the botanical name Dracopis rudbeckia amplexicaulis.
Native to the midwest plains and South, this quick to bloom annual is perfect for kickstarting your pollinator garden. Easy to grow, it is adaptable but grows best in moist, well-drained areas. Sow in drifts and be rewarded with visiting butterflies and bees. The 2” flowers have drooping petals of gold surrounding prominent chocolate brown centers.
FAST FACTS
Name: Clasping Coneflower Seeds
Cold Stratification Needed.  Cold stratification is the process of subjecting seeds to both cold and moist conditions. Seeds of many trees, shrubs and perennials require these conditions before germination will ensue.
Botanical Name:      Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Life Cycle:     Annual
Light Requirement:  Full Sun
Planting Season:     Spring
Plant Type:   North American Native, Herbaceous Perennial, Daisy-Like Slightly Drooping Flowers, Strong Upright Stems, Lance Leaf Shape
Features:      Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Extended Bloom Time, Container Garden, Edible
Color: Yellow
Blooms:        Summer
Days to Maturity:     60-90 Days
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spacing:         10-12 inches
Planting Depth:       1/4 inch
Sowing Method:      Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:   Yes
Hardiness Zones:    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships: Year Round
HOW TO GROW CLASPING Coneflowers
Need COLD STRATIFICATION.
Depth: Surface sow; light aids germination
Sprout Time: 10-30 days, sometimes longer; germination can be sporadic.
Starting Indoors: Start indoors about 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in late fall or spring in zones 8-10, early spring elsewhere
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
A must for cottage and wildflower gardens as well as naturalized areas. Deadhead to promote additional flowering and/or to prevent any unwanted self-sowing.
Final Spacing: 1'
Water Use: Medium Water Use
Watering Details: 1" per week; tolerates drought once established, but performs best when kept evenly moist.
Soil pH: Prefers acidic to neutral but tolerates a wide pH range.
Fertilizer: Prior to planting, mix in about 2" of compost or some organic granular fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests: No major pests or diseases.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Plant: Toothed, oblong leaves up to 4” in length clasp green stems.
Seeds: Flowers produce achenes. Self-sows.
When to Cut: Open flowers
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