Green ConeflowerGreen Wizard Rudbeckia occidentalis NuttGreen coneflower, Green Wizard Rudbeckia occidentalis Nutt. Also called black and western coneflower. Perennials.
It is often called black coneflower because of the dark cone which is this coneflower plant's main attraction. These interesting 3-5 inch wide flowers occur in late summer on plants that can grow to 6 feet tall and spread to 2 feet. The bright green leaves are the standard black eyed Susan leaves.
Growing Coneflower Green WizardRudbeckia occidentalis Green Wizard is a clump-forming perennial coneflower in zones 3-9. They will sometimes, but not always, flower the first year from seed. Sow seed early for first year bloom.Western coneflower appreciates a moist soil with plenty of organic matter in full sun. If you want the plants to be shorter and more compact, don't add organic matter to the soil. Fertilize just once in the spring and top dress with organic compost. Place this tall coneflower where the striking cones can be seen close up or it may not be noticed. It also makes a valuable addition to a coneflower garden when used as a color break between Echinacea purpurea and white swan coneflower. The flowers draw birds and butterflies and are great for cutting. Green Wizard is also an excellent dried Rudbeckia flower.
Something is eating my black eyed Susans
Click to Buy Echinacea, Green Envy When you set new coneflower Rudbecia plants out, the local slugs will think you have invited them to a buffet. Watch for these Rudbeckia pests and dispatch with them before they do too much damage.
Green Jewel Coneflower
This is another green coneflower. This one is an Echinacea purpurea plant with 4 inch bright green to yellow-green flowers. These single to semi-double flowers have real petals (not just sepals like Green Wizard) and greenish brown beehive-shaped central cones. Mature plants may produce as many as 20 of these fragrant blooms over a long season. They make good cut flowers. The 2 foot tall and wide Green Jewel Coneflower does not require staking when planted in full sun.
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