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Rudbeckia hirta (Gloriosa Daisy, Black-Eyed Susan)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Border, Cutting Bed, Wildflower/Meadow, Mixed Bed
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Yellow, Red
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1 - 2 ft.
Height: 1 - 3 ft.
Fertility: Average
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. This is an excellent garden plant that has enjoyed enthusiastic popularity for many years. It is available in a large selection of varieties, from large-flowering types ('Giant Tetraploid Hybrid') to dwarfs ('Dwarf Gem' or 'Rustic Dwarfs'). The widespread native has golden ray flowers around a vevety brown center. It is easy to grow from seed. R. hirta tetra 'Green Eyes' is an interesting variation with olive-green discs surrounded by pointed golden petals. 'Rustic Colors' is a mix with flowers ranging from orange, bronze and brown, and includes bicolors, intershades and solid colors. Flowers in summer and autumn and will perform well in full sun or light shade. This is another colorful annual that makes a good cut flower selection, also. Immerse cut stem ends in boiling water for about 30 seconds before adding them to your floral arrangement.