Plant family: Asteraceae

Genus: Rudbeckia

Species: hirta

 190mg Packet

Plant type: Annual / Perennial / Tender Perennial / Biennial

Colors: Yellow with Black 

Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Texture: Medium

Growth rate: Medium

Height: 24" - 30"

Width: 8" - 36"

Light requirements: Full sun to light shade

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, rich soil with a ph of 5.5-7.5.

Care: Plant established plants 6"-12" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3 inches of vegetative mulch around plants in summer and winter. May require staking. Prune back in fall.

Pests and diseases: Slugs, Powdery Mildew, Rust.

Good companions: Purple Coneflower, Sedum

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost or direct sow into garden after last frost. Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and press in but do not cover. Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy. Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.