Rudbeckia grandiflora 'Sundance'

Reminiscent of a bright French parasol, ample golden yellow petals are elegantly draped around large, pointed, purplish brown central cones that captivate finches, floral designers and gardeners alike. An exciting new Jelitto introduction selected from the native drought tolerant species, which inhabits the western Mississippi valley, 'Sundance' grows tall with hairy, straight steadfast stems in no need of staking. Good-sized and deep green, oblong basal leaves anchor the late blooming fiesta described by a single sunlit flower topping each stalk and a multitude of stalks. Consider massing in a more natural landscape or nestling into the border with Poa cita and Aster 'Raydon's Favorite' for company.

One of the more beautiful rudbeckias, a large plant to 4 feet or so. Flowers arrive in last summer/early autumn, and are large with very long ray petals that hang down from the smallish, round cone. The whole effect is extremely graceful and elegant and is marvelous with ornamental grasses. Zone 4 - Joseph