Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Hardy to:                3 (BG) 5a (DG)
Plant Height:         1-3'
Spacing:                  12-18"
Sun Preference:     Sun to Full Sun
Flower Color:        Yellow
BG:  Backyard Gardener
DG:  Dave's Garden


A favorite of mine.  This will be the first year I have grown it and I can't wait!

Hardy perennial, excellent in borders or naturalized gardens. Grows to 24" tall. Leaves are basal, oval to ovate, toothed, and mid-green, to 5" long. Stalks are long and very hairy. 2" to 3" wide, showy, yellow to orange, daisy-like flowers, from summer until frost. Spreads rapidly to cover a large area. Durable, long-lived. Remove spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.  source




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