Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Gloriosa Daisy, Eastern Coneflower, Orange Coneflower
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: August-September
Height: 2' to 3'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 27000
This hybridized variety of the Black-Eyed-Susan is a dependable, hardy perennial, that stands in stark contrast to the common, biennial, roadside wildflower. The hardiest in the Rudbeckia species, it is nearly at the top of every expert's list of the best perennial of all. Developed in Germany, it has become one of the most useful perennials ever introduced, and this heavy-flowering plant is now seen everywhere from the best of backyard gardens, to flower beds and borders at malls and parks! A classic, must-have perennial!