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Rudbeckia Hirta Seeds - Sahara

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 9

HEIGHT
20 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to early Fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mixture

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Normal to clay soils, well drained

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
1,697,000

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
1,710,000

SEASON
Biennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Golden yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEEDS PER POUND
89,000

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

AAS WINNER
1995

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
18 - 22 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through early fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red and yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through early fall

BLOOM COLOR
Golden yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
16 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through early fall

BLOOM COLOR
Orange and yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Any soils that are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual / Perennial zones 9-10

USDA ZONES
4 - 8

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to early Fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Normal to clay soils, well drained

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta Sahara) - A delightful mix of blooms for the flower garden. Good heat tolerance and great for amateur cut flowers. Plant several of these beauties to add a gorgeous mix of subdued colors on large 4 inch semi double to double flowers.MORE RUDBECKIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover seeds but press in to the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
18 inches





Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta Sahara) - A delightful mix of blooms for the flower garden. Good heat tolerance and great for amateur cut flowers. Plant several of these beauties to add a gorgeous mix of subdued colors on large 4 inch semi double to double flowers. Flowers emerge in warm hues of caramel, antique rose, burnt sienna OR sandy yellow; each flaunt a large chocolate drop center. Long blooming plentiful flowers from mid-summer to fall. Will self-sow. Rudbeckia hirta Sahara is a favorite for cut-flower arrangements. Vases will overflow with its reliable abundant blooms. In meadows, along the roadside or in your garden bed, Rudbeckia are one of the most versatile and recognized perennials. Picture-perfect punctuated with butterflies and the goldfinches will love the seed.
The flowers open in hot, sun-soaked conditions, and once this plant is established, it doesn't mind unseasonable levels of heat, humidity, rain, cold, or even drought. Poor soil is no problem, though best blooming will be in enriched garden soil with adequate water. This plant reaches about 20 to 24 inches high and nearly as wide, with good branching and healthy foliage. More compact than wild Rudbeckia, it is a magnet for butterflies and bees in the summer garden, and in autumn the songbirds feast on the seed-filled black centers of every bloom!
Sahara Rudbeckia is an annual or sometimes biennial growing best in USDA zones 5 through 8. It will bloom the first summer if the seeds are begun early indoors. Pick or deadhead the blooms for even faster rebloom over two long seasons of glory!
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches









Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia Hirta) - A superb performer for the perennial xeriscape flower garden, Rudbeckia Gloriosa Daisy, is easily propagated from Rudbeckia Hirta seeds, and it offers a rewarding long bloom season with a glorious display of color! Gloriosa Daisy blooms vary from solid gold, bicolors, and doubles. The Gloriosa Daisy drought tolerant plants, a relative of Black-eyed Susan, typically has larger blooms with brown centers and a mahogany red color shooting into yellow outer petals. This flower will grow in most soil types that are well-drained and in sunny settings. This daisy makes a good cut flower, and the more you cut, the more blooms are produced!
Growing drought tolerant Gloriosa Daisy seed is simple and very rewarding since you get to practice water conservation. Sow Gloriosa Daisy seeds outdoors any time in the late fall or as early in the spring as the ground can be cultivated. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the Rudbeckia Hirta seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the wildflower seeds into the soil. Keep the Gloriosa flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width. Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but Gloriosa Daisies will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years. Rudbeckia Hirta flowers will not bloom much the first year the wildflower seeds are sown. Subsequent years will bring many more blooms.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches









Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) - This familiar, yet gorgeous golden yellow wild flower is often seen growing in large colonies along highways, in fields, and in many natural settings. Black-Eyed Susan easily establishes from Rudbeckia Hirta seeds, and it produces clumping, stiff, upright drought tolerant plants. Rudbeckia Black Eyed Susan is native to the eastern United States and is probably the most common of all American wildflowers. They have the characteristic dark brown, domed center which is surrounded by bright, golden yellow petals. Black-Eyed Susan wildflowers thrive in most soils, in full sun, and they forgive neglect. Even though these plants prefer moist soils, they are also quite drought tolerant and can be planted for xeriscape gardening.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3-4 seeds per plant or 15 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches









Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia Hirta Indian Summer) - Here is another fabulous flower for meadows or naturalized settings! Gloriosa Daisy establishes from Rudbeckia Hirta seeds and can be sown directly outdoors, making this a popular choice for bringing color to larger areas. Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy features long, golden-yellow petals on chocolate-black centers. It has a long-bloom season, and the butterflies and beneficial insects love it. Rudbeckia Indian Summer is easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. It performs best in moist soil, but it can tolerate heat and drought. It does not like poorly-drained, wet soils.
Growing Gloriosa Daisy From Seed: Sow Gloriosa Daisy seeds outdoors any time in the late fall or as early in the spring as the ground can be cultivated. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the Rudbeckia Hirta seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the Gloriosa Daisy seeds moist until germination. The Gloriosa Daisy seedlings transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The Rudbeckia Hirta plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width. Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but the plants will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years. Rudbeckia Gloriosa Daisy plants will not bloom much the first year the flower seed is sown. Subsequent years will bring many more blooms.
1995 AAS Flower Winner. A rapidly growing annual reaching three feet tall and wide. The huge blooms are 6 to 9 inches across and make wonderful ‘sunflower’ like cut bouquets. Flowers are composite (daisy) semi-double and single.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches





Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Autumn Forest) - What a show stopper! Easily grow flower seeds to bring a colorful display to your border, containers, or even in mass groupings. Rudbeckia Autumn Forest flowers reach up to five inches across in some phenomenally beautiful autumn shades including yellow and shades of red and mahogany with darker centers. The flowers are great for cutting as they have strong stems that are long enough to arrange nicely in the vase. They grow quickly and bloom heavily from flower seed sown the same year and are drought tolerant plants.
How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. They form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches





Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Green Eyes) - Grown from Rudbeckia seeds, this variety is both attractive and very unique. Rudbeckia Green Eyes features large 4 - 5 inch blooms that are golden-yellow in color with bright olive, green cones. They are heavy blooming and make excellent cut flowers as well as being drought resistant.
Sow Rudbeckia Hirta seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the flower seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination. The seedlings transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The Green Eyes Rudbeckia plant forms a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more.
Green Eyes grows best in full sun and well-drained, average soil. Rudbeckia Hirta flowers can be prone to root rot and powdery mildew. Space plants apart to encourage good air flow and allow the soil to dry between watering. This popular ornamental is at home in wildflower gardens, cutting gardens and mixed xeriscape borders. It will self-sow, gently dropping its flower seeds when blooms begin to fade.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches





Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Marmalade) - Make your summer garden glow with color! Marmalade Rudbeckia has large, daisy-like flowers that are orange-yellow with brown eyes. They are easily propagated by flower seeds, and their lovely color and long-bloom season will bring a brilliant glow to any flower border, container, or they are especially beautiful when planted in mass groupings. This Marmalade flower variety is also lower growing, so it works well in the front of a sunny border. They grow well in a sunny site with well-drained soil. They do like moisture throughout the hot summer and will bloom better with regular waterings; however, are they are also quite resistant to drought. In mild winter climates and in warm, sheltered beds, varieties such as Marmalade survive to become perennials with some winter protection.
How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the flower seed into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the seeds into the soil. Keep the area moist until germination. The Rudbeckia plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches





Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Cherry Brandy) - A welcome color addition, Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy produces deep maroon red flowers with a dark chocolate center. Flowers, 3 - 4" across and blooms all summer even in poor soils. Road salt tolerant. It is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best in moist, organically rich soils. Tolerates heat, drought and a wide range of soils except poorly-drained wet ones.
How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. They form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.
Common Questions
What are good perennial companion plants for black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans and various Rudbeckia plants beautifully enhance the vibrant hues of blue and purple flowers, such as Veronica. They also pair wonderfully with other jewel tones, including Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple coneflowers, and New England asters.
How do you winterize black-eyed Susan?
Black-eyed Susans are resilient to winter conditions, thriving in USDA zone 3, which means they don’t require winterization. However, the plants do benefit from having their stalks cut back in the fall and being covered with a generous layer of mulch.
Can I use it as a cut flower?
Yes, these flowers are excellent for long lasting cut flowers.
Do flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and song birds are attracted to these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead any spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers?
These are spectacular in mass plantings, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or in prairies and meadows.