General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 3-6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Shining Coneflower
  • Black Eyed Susan

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Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-26
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-18
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-07-18

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