About
Rudbeckia montana is a rewarding coneflower producing the characteristic daisy-like, yellow flowerheads and free-flowering habit of the genus. A reliable and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Rudbeckia, the coneflowers, are annuals, biennials and rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large, daisy-like flowerheads with yellow or orange ray petals surrounding a prominent, conical, brown or green disk. Popular and long-flowering plants for sunny, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.