Impervious to the hottest sun and the poorest soils, these workhorses reward even the novice with nonstop flowers from late July until fall frosts. Flowers up to 6" on 2–3' stems have the hues of mixed sunflowers: yellow, gold, orange and reddish brown, surrounding chocolate-brown centers. They enhance the border and can be brought inside as cuts. Transplant or start seeds directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Space about 1' apart. Annual. ~1,800 seeds/g. Especially attractive to pollinators. ③
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia
Impervious to the hottest sun and the poorest soils, these workhorses reward even the novice with nonstop flowers from late July until fall frosts. Flowers up to 6" on 2–3' stems have the hues of mixed sunflowers: yellow, gold, orange and reddish brown, surrounding chocolate-brown centers. They enhance the border and can be brought inside as cuts. Transplant or start seeds directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Space about 1' apart. Annual. ~1,800 seeds/g. Especially attractive to pollinators. ③
Additional Information
Rudbeckia
Named for Olaf Rudbeck (1660-1740), professor of botany at Uppsala in Sweden and a teacher of Linnaeus. Improved versions of these rugged North American native black-eyed Susans outstrip their wild counterparts in size and color.
Culture: Drought-tolerant. Start indoors at 70° and do not cover the seed. Germinates in 14–21 days at 70°. Transplant after danger of frost at 15–18" apart. Likes full sun, good drainage.
Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
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