Unique quilled petals are thin and elongated coming in the rich fall time shades of gold, bronze, mahogany, and yellow. This variety will stand out among all the other rudbeckias when used in flower beds or containers. Grows to 30. Hardy to zone 5.

20 seeds

PLANTING

Rudbeckia hirta

Perennial, Zones 5-9

Germination:7-12 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate.

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75F soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18″ apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Direct sow 1-2 weeks before the last frost date,sow 3-5 seeds every 12-18″apart.

Growth Habit:Upright

Height and Width:24-30″ by 12-18″

Spacing:12-18″ apart

Light Needs:Full sun

Soil Needs:Loose, rich, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:Blooms in the second year may bloom the first season when started early indoors.

Uses:Flower beds, containers, cut flowers,attracts pollinators

Care:Water seedlings regularly until establishedand water well during dry spells.Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Harvest flowers often for bouquets or deadhead for continuous blooms.