Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy™'

Black-eyed Susan

Tips for Homeowners:

Remove old flowers to encourage new blooms and to prevent self seeding. This variety is drought tolerant, but does require supplemental water during periods of drought.

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This high performing plant creates spectacular color all season outdoors and indoors is a fantastic flower for the vase.

  • Bold gold petals with mahogany red center
  • 6" flowers all summer long
  • Compact but bushy plant

Easy to grow in containers or wherever summer color is needed in the garden.

Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Zone: 5-9
Color: Red, Yellow

Interesting Notes about Black-eyed Susan:

This short-lived perennial is mostly grown as an annual in Kansas. The clump may survive winters, but only a season or two at best in colder climates. This tough plant is easy to grow and tolerates heat and humidity.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Fast Growing
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Garden
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Blooms all Season

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Songbirds

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water