| Common Name | Quilled sweet coneflower |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | PP35628 |
| EU Grant # | PBRAF |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| How Different? | Phenomenal flower production for months. Impeccable habit. |
| Landscape Value | Use in containers, borders, mixed beds and meadows in full sun. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 18" / 14" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. Prefers moist to wet soils. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Award Winners, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | -- |
Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’
We think this unique little Rudbeckia will wow you with its cuteness and longevity. Naturally forms a tight mound of emerald green foliage topped by pom pom perfect golden yellow flowers centered with a dark chocolate eye. Each flower is covered with a sunburst of strap thin petals, which do not brown or fade, but develop a contrasting red edge with age. Bloomed June through October, both in the ground and in the greenhouse. Fast and vigorous, a favorite of every visitor. Great commercial sales potential; ideal for summer through fall containers, annual bedding and displays. Retailers’ Choice Award Winner at Cultivate 2024.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 18″ / 14″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.7 |
| pH | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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