Rudbeckia subtomentosa aka Sweet Coneflower

Rudbeckia subtomentosa, commonly known as the sweet coneflower, is a clump-forming perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to the central United States, this flowering plant grows to a height of 80-90cm. Its lance to oval-shaped leaves are green, toothed, and emit a mild, sweet aroma. The leaves are softly hairy in texture. The plant blooms in late summer to early autumn, producing upright, branched, leafy stems that bear flowers. These flowers are composed of narrow, quill-like, butter yellow ray florets that surround a central dark chocolate brown cone. The sweet coneflower is a rare houseplant that is easy to grow and requires regular watering for optimal growth. It thrives best in long-lasting, direct light, preferably within 1 foot of a window. Well-draining soil is preferred for this plant. Repotting is recommended each time the plant doubles in size, eliminating the need for additional fertilizers. Belonging to the Rudbeckia genus, the sweet coneflower is native to the central United States.