Rudbeckia nitida | Cutleaf Coneflower Feather reed Grass So we'll just stick with

So we'll just stick with Aster for now

Plants bearing a multitude of plump conical flower heads atop pointed

so be sure to deadhead it or shear them off to control this if you do not want volunteer seedlings popping up

well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter

This plant is evergreen and forms a spiky clump of arching deep green foliage from which these beautiful tall spiky oat-like flower heads arise in mid-summer

Rudbeckia nitida | Cutleaf Coneflower Feather reed Grass So we'll just stick withA beautiful giant for a large border in moist soil, or by the side of the pond. Very similar to Herbstsonne, and also known as Rudbeckia laciniata. Strong leafy branching stems which give a long display in early autumn, of large lemon yellow, up to 10 cm wide daisies. The broad petals curve downwards from the cone shaped centre, which look good even when the petals have fallen. Plant into full sun or dappled shade, and they'll grow up to 2 metres tall