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Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia fulgida
Also known as: black-eyed susan, orange coneflower
Native perennial coneflower with golden-yellow petals and dark center cone. Long blooming. Attracts butterflies and birds.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth—
Height24–36″
Spread18–24″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–21 days
Days to Harvest
100–365 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–9
Surface sow — needs light. Leave seed heads for winter bird interest. Very low maintenance. Drought tolerant once established.
Companion Plants
No companion data available for this plant yet.