Rudbeckia hirta growing herbaceous of the genus Rudbeckia also known as Black eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental attract pollinators plant, as cut flower or as medical plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-9 (in spring planting) 9-11 (in autumn planting).
Leaves color green in elliptic spoon shape.
Rudbeckia hirta flower
Flower color orange, yellow or red with black in the middle in daisy shape.
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Requirements for Rudbeckia hirta growing and care:
Well-drained soil, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn (in warmer area)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, slugs
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant?
30-100 cm, 12-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn (in warmer climate in the spring)
General information about the flower:
Daisy shape flowers, color can be: orange, yellow or red with black in the middle
Scientific name:
Rudbeckia hirta
