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Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'
Black-Eyed Susan
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Bicolor flowers with shades of yellow, orange, red and brown
- Brown cones, Blooms early summer to frost
- Sturdy, upright stems, Dark green foliage
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, well-drained soil with medium moisture and full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils, heat and drought once established. Avoid poorly-drained, wet soil. Deadheading encourages prolonged blooming and prevents any unwanted self-seeding. Plants can be divided in spring.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Brown, Multi-Color, Orange, Red, Yellow
Zone: 5-7
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Naturalizing
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Rudbeckia
Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan
Upright perennail with hairry, lance-shaped, green leaves. Daisy-like flowers in a variety of colors and bicolors such as yellow, orange and burgundy, with black, brown or green cones. Blooms from summer to fall. Great for beds and borders, meadow gardens and mass planting.