Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne', commonly known as 'Autumn Sun' or cutleaf coneflower, is a magnificent North American native perennial that brings dramatic height and golden splendor to any landscape. These wholesale bare root plants offer landscapers and garden centers a robust, low-maintenance option that delivers impressive visual impact from midsummer through fall, while supporting local pollinators and wildlife.
A Towering Golden Treasure for American Gardens
Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne' stands as a true garden champion with numerous benefits for your clients' landscapes:
- Impressive stature, reaching 5-7 feet tall with a 3-5 foot spread, perfect for back borders and statement plantings
- Stunning 4-5 inch daisy-like golden yellow blooms with distinctive green-to-brown conical centers
- Exceptionally long blooming period from midsummer through fall
- Strong, sturdy stems that rarely require staking
- Excellent resistance to deer and rabbit damage
- Drought tolerant once established, though prefers consistent moisture
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including butterflies and native bees
- Provides late-season food source for birds with its seed heads
These versatile plants thrive in various soil conditions, including clay, and can handle occasional flooding, making them ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne' bare roots in spring in full sun to partial shade locations. Space plants 3-4 feet apart in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. While adaptable to various soil types, they perform best with consistent moisture. Hardy in USDA zones 3-10, these rugged perennials require minimal maintenance—simply cut back old stems in late winter after birds have enjoyed the seeds. Divide established clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.
Order Your Wholesale Rudbeckia 'Herbstsonne' Today
Enhance your inventory with these exceptional native perennials, available in convenient packs of 25 bare root plants. Perfect for landscape contractors, garden centers, and professional gardeners looking to offer clients sustainable, wildlife-friendly options with dramatic visual impact. These premium quality plants from DeVroomen continue our tradition of supplying the finest Dutch-grown perennials to the American market since 1925. Order now to secure your spring shipment.
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EAN code1189
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height75” / 190 cm
- Light RequirementsSun
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- UsesPollinator, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameSpring