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| Sun Exposure | Prairie, Savanna | 
| Soil Moisture | Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic | 
| Bloom Time | 
 Summer, Fall August, September, October  | 
| Bloom Color | Yellow | 
| Max Height | 5 feet | 
| Wetland Code | FACU+ | 
| Germ Code | C(30) | 
| Seeds Per Ounce | 43,000 | 
Rudbeckia named after Olof Rudbeck the elder (1630 - 1702) and the younger (1660 - 1740). Subtomentosa is from the Latin for "somewhat hairy".
Similar to R. hirta but with a somewhat less hairy stem; this plant's stem would more aptly be described as downy. Grows from 1 to 3 feet tall and prefers damp praireis and riverbanks. Orange-yellow flowers bloom from August through September.
Edible Uses: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Unknown
Herbal Uses: Unknown