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Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy 'Becky Mix'

Rudbeckiahirta

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Rudbeckia (rud-BEK-ee-a)
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Species
hirta (HER-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hammond, Louisiana

Cincinnati, Ohio

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Fort Worth, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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kqcrna
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | positive

Wintersown last year with good results. It has amazing, large blossoms for such a compact plant.

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ErinAnne
Fort Worth, TX | July 2003 | positive

I love this plant. It is so compact that it is great in the front of a mixed bed, yet it has nice 4" flowers. The flowers are true "bla...Read More

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