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Denver Daisy Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia x 'Denver Daisy'

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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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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer to fall

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Cut Flowers
  • Dried Flowers
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

18-28" tall

Mature Spread

10-24" wide

Soil Type

  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Awards

Plant Select®

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Ships As

Potted Plant
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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Very good healthy plant

"Very happy cant wait to see it grow !"

— Krystal M. (5/5)

Amazing plants

"Beautiful plants a must have in the gardens!"

— SunShine J. (5/5)

Growing vigorously with huge flowers.

"This plant is one of several in a design created by a professional for an area where I removed the sod to grow a native, drought-tolerant garden. I bought several other plants from High Country Gardens for this area and they are all doing super well."

— Karen (5/5)

Beautiful and hardy!

"Bought for my large raised beds and plants arrived already in bloom and are still blooming. Beautiful plant!"

— MJ (5/5)

I Love the Denver Daisy, but Be Aware……

"…that this gorgeous plant is definitely an annual, rather than a perennial, in the Denver area."

— Lovin T. (5/5)

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