Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Annual, Biennial, Perennial Of The Day

Rudbeckia hirta syn. Rudbeckia flava 'Goldilocks'
Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower, Gloriosa Daisy

Type Annual, biennial, perennial
Height 10" to 15" / 25cm to 40cm
Spread 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Rounded and upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Yellow
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

EnvironmentThis plant tolerates salt well.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture NotesThis plant is a short-lived perennial or biennial and is often grown as an annual. It self-sows easily and cuttings can be taken in late summer and rooted in the cold frame. This plant prefers a sunny spot, with a well-drained fertile soil. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources. 'Goldilocks' is a Fleuroselect winner. It is more compact and has double or semidouble yellow blossoms.

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1 comment:

  1. Wow! That flowers were rally beautiful.i rally like its beauty,

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