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Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Rough, hairy stems and leaves; single daisy flowers; short-lived perennial treated as an annual.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders cutflowers

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high medium

Flower Color: yellow, bronze, gold

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 2 - 3 '

Width: 1'

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Easy plant to grow and propagate; sow seed in early spring.

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