A much underused coneflower is Rudbeckia subtomentosa, best represented by a variety named Henry Eilers. Its blooms have a pinwheel effect because each of the petals is rolled into a tube.

With the exception of the sweet coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) which prefers moist soil, most coneflowers are excellent options for drought tolerant pollinator and wildlife gardens. Combining ...

Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' is a unique selection of the sweet coneflower that has quilled ray flowers instead of flat. The leaves are supposedly fragrant, not the flowers. It blooms ...