If patience isn't your strong suit, you can still grow coneflowers from seed, just opt for Rudbeckia hirta which often flowers in its first season, despite being a perennial. Read more ...

One example of a beneficial pairing is planting black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) alongside citrus trees (Citrus spp.).

Going native is still a big garden design trend in 2025. Native plants are “at home” in our specific area, and over time have ...