If patience isn't your strong suit, you can still grow coneflowers from seed, just opt for Rudbeckia hirta which often flowers in its first season, despite being a perennial. Read more: 25 Flower Bed ...

Seeds of a native North American Rudbeckia were sent to Europe, Linnaeus came across them, and named the plant after Olof Rudbeck (1660-1740), a teacher for whom he worked at Uppsala University in ...

Master black-eyed Susan seed harvesting with these 5 simple steps for vibrant blooms year after year, ensuring seeds remain viable and healthy ...

Not so R. 'Rustic Dwarfs', an annual seed strain that grows to about 18 inches and produces stocky, floriferous plants whose flowers cover the whole gamut of autumnal hues, from rich mahogany to ...

Setting seed is an intrinsic part of the botanical year, and though seed heads are rarely as spectacular as flowers, they can be quite decorative and are especially important elements of the winter ...