The unique, finely quilled, 2-inch-wide flowers are what make 'Henry Eilers' stand out from the rest of the coneflowers. The petals sit separate from one another, forming a brilliant, golden yellow starburst around a dark brownish purple cone. The blooms grow on strong, upright, 4- to 5-foot-tall stems in late summer, and are produced in such abundance that you can cut some for bouquets and you'll never even notice they are missing from the garden. The stems are covered with a soft, hairy down, while the leaves have a pleasing vanilla-and-anise scent.

Noteworthy characteristics: Drought tolerant and low maintenance. Good cut flower. Seed heads attract birds. This plant was discovered in Illinois.

Height: 3-6 feet
Width: 1-3 feet
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
Landscape Uses: Attracts Birds & Butterflies, Showy Flowers, Native, Fragrant Foliage
Bloom: Yellow
Blooms: Late Summer/Early Fall