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Denver Daisy Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia x 'Denver Daisy'

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ZONES  6-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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Award-winning Rudbeckia x 'Denver Daisy' (Black-Eyed Susan) is a native cultivar named to honor the 150th anniversary of Denver, Colorado. Perfectly suited for Colorado’s arid climate, ‘Denver Daisy’ thrives in hot, sunny areas with minimal moisture and quickly develops large, eye-catching golden flowers with a deep-red rim encircling a dark brown center. Blooms profusely from early summer to frost, it’s a must-have for pollinator-friendly flowers. A Plant Select® introduction.

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Description

Rudbeckia x 'Denver Daisy' (Black-Eyed Susan) is a short-lived perennial usually grown as an annual for best results; it may reseed in the right conditions, but reseeding cannot be guaranteed. It has parentage from Rudbeckia hirta, a daisy native to Colorado, and Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’. For a bright and cheerful look, combine with large, feathery grasses, or contrast with dark blue or purple Penstemon for color contrasts. This sturdy plant is also perfect for container gardens where it stands tall and proud among other companions. Rudbeckias are a favorite of butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects, and birds love the seeds. Introduced by Plant Select® – waterwise, garden-tested plants proven to thrive in the high plains and intermountain west for more beauty, with less work. Grand Prize Winner of the 2010 American Garden Award.

Planting & Care

Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) - a genus of North American wildflowers known for their showy yellow coneflowers. Most species are perennial, but Rudbeckia hirta and all the showy cultivars are biennial, growing only leaves and stem the first season and blooming the following year.

Preferred growing conditions

  • Plant in most soil types including clay. Rudbeckia prefers to be planted in full to partial-sun locations.
  • Mulch with common mulching materials except for moist climates where plants should remain un-mulched.
  • Irrigate regularly during the first growing season to establish the plants. Black Eyed Susan likes dry to moderately moist soil conditions and should be given weekly supplemental irrigation in arid Western climates. Rainfall is generally sufficient in moister eastern climates.
  • Deadheading will help to keep the plants blooming longer into the late summer. But leave the last flush of flowers on the plants to set seeds
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half-and-half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good-quality compost.

Special comments

  • Seeds are enjoyed by seed-eating songbirds. Plants with seed heads should be left standing over the winter months. Cut back hard in early to mid-spring. Biennial Rudbeckia hirta should be selectively cut back to remove dead foliage in mid-spring to prepare the plants for flowering later in summer.
  • Rudbeckia generally doesn't need to be divided.

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Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Cut Flowers
  • Dried Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer to fall

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Mature Height
18-28" tall
Mature Spread
10-24" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Coastal California
  • Hot Desert
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
Native To
North America
Awards
Plant Select®
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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