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Clasping Coneflower Seeds

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

5.00 (2 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. The seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care, though it grows best in fairly moist soil. Mature plants also tolerate heat and drought, though they prefer moisture and will benefit from occasional watering in dry weather. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned seed in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Clasping Leaf Coneflower

Latin Name: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 50,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Red, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Clasping Coneflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Sheldon Rosburg

Coneflower seed

Nice quality, I am very excited to get these planted.

Clasping Coneflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Drew

High Quality packets

First time ordering. I was impressed with the speed at which the seeds arrived and also the packaging is very high quality, so if you need the store the seeds for some time after arrival this is your seed company.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~50,000 Seeds) $7.27 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $12.87 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $33.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $148.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $264.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $627.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,188.00 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $2,310.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Though similar to the Black-Eyed Susan, this bright wildflower is identified by its clasping leaves and a bit of red showing at the base of the yellow petals. This easy-to-grow annual requires little care and will grow in a wide variety of garden locations.
Though similar to the common black-eyed susan, this native plant is set apart by its "clasping" leaves. The genus name "Rudbeckia" honors a family of renowned scientists and professors, the Rudbecks of Sweden, who taught Carl Linnaeus at the University of Uppsula. The species name "amplexicaulis" means "stem-clasping," in reference to the growth of the leaves.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. The seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows very quickly and needs little care, though it grows best in fairly moist soil. Mature plants also tolerate heat and drought, though they prefer moisture and will benefit from occasional watering in dry weather. Deadhead for the longest blooming period. This plant attracts butterflies, and may self-seed.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the small seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned seed in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Clasping Leaf Coneflower

Latin Name: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 50,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Red, Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Sheldon Rosburg

Coneflower seed

Nice quality, I am very excited to get these planted.

5.0

Review By Drew

High Quality packets

First time ordering. I was impressed with the speed at which the seeds arrived and also the packaging is very high quality, so if you need the store the seeds for some time after arrival this is your seed company.