Its golden daisy-like flowers with dark purplish brown center and its long blooming period has made it a favorite of gardeners.
Rudbeckia hirta flowers measure 5-8 cm in diameter but in some cultivars, as the Gloriosa daisy in the next picture, the inflorescence can reach even 15 cm.
This bi-color cultivar with its gold and rusty brown petals and chestnut colored center is more than 1 m high.
All Rudbeckia look good in flower beds and meadow gardens. They are an excellent choice for butterfly gardens.
Some species of Rudbeckia hirta are true annuals and others are true perennials.
Rudbeckia hirta occurs naturally in prairies, dry fields, and open woods. It prefers full sun to light shade and evenly moist soil.
3 comments:
Wow, that's a large rudbeckia! That last picture is fantastic how it frames the walkway!
These are all so beautiful...I'd love to have a walkway covered like that!
Lovely! Love the combination of bright yellow and lavender.
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