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Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy 'Chim Chiminee'

Rudbeckiahirta

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rudbeckia (rud-BEK-ee-a)

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Species

hirta (HER-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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jmorth

Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | December 2009 | positive

One of my favorite varieties. Self seeds and easily crosses with other rudbeckias sometimes producing very different and very unique offspring.

bigcityal

Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

Quite a variation of flower shapes and colors. Some are rustic and full and some are lighter and thin.

Anitabryk2

Long Island, NY (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | positive

This plant wintersowed very nicely

tangela

Greenlawn, NY (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

I grew this plant in my yard from seeds i planted last fall- the layers of petals are amazing and every time i walk by them i smile and ...Read Moream amazed at their beauty

Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | positive

The flowers are very quilled and come in a mix of colors from burgundy to gold and yellow, making an interesting change of pace to the us...Read Moreual R. hirta varieties.