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Rudbeckia hirta

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<em>Rubbeckia hirta</em>
Rubbeckia hirta
 
Features
Large daisy-like flowers on compact plants. Good for the cut flower garden. 
 
Culture
Full sun in well-drained moist soil 
 
Cultivars

Becky Series - 8-10 inches tall

'Cherokee Sunset' - 30 inches tall with fully double flowers

'Indian Summer' - 36 inches tall with large flowers

'Autumn Colors' - 20 inches tall 

'Toto Series - 8-10 inches tall

'Prairie Sun' - 36 inches tall

'Sonora' - 20 inches tall

 
 
Mature Height
18-36 Inches
 
Size
Medium
 
 
Annual Hardiness Type
Tender Annual
 
 
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Orange
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
June - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Powdery mildew, rust, xanthomonas, aphids
 
Additional Notes
Very colorful display of daisy-like flowers. This rudbeckia tends to decline when the weather gets hot and humid. These rudbeckia (R. hirta) are not considered perennials in northern gardens. Treat them as annuals. Attracts butterflies. Good cut flower.

 

 
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