Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard' (Green Wizard coneflower) — highly unique, petal-less flower heads with a velvety black-to-dark-purple central cone, ringed by a star-like ruff of bright green sepals. Full sun for sturdy flowering stems.
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Product features
Botanical name: Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'
Common name: Green Wizard coneflower, western coneflower
Height: 90cm to 150cm
Spread: 50cm to 90cm
Foliage: Upright clump-forming stems with large ovate mid-green leaves
Flower: Petal-less heads with a velvety black-purple central cone and green sepal ruff
Attractive to wildlife: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies; seed heads feed birds
Soil Type: Fertile, moisture-retentive, heavy soils
Drought tolerant: No, resents drought
Hardy: Fully hardy (USDA zones 3-9)
Position: Full sun or light partial shade
Evergreen: No, dies back to crown in autumn
Suitable for: Cut flowers, prairie gardens, back of borders
Materials and care
Light: Full sun for sturdy flowering stems
Aspect: South- or west-facing, open, sunny, warm positions
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich, organic soil
Drainage: Moist but well-drained
Watering: Medium needs, water regularly during hot spells
End of season: Leave black cones for winter interest, cut back in spring
Fertiliser: Apply balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring
Propagation: Divide established clumps every 3-4 years in early spring
