Rudbeckia
Scientific Name
Rudbeckia fulgida
Particularly Attractive To
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
4a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Rudbeckia grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Low
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Annuals
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Clumping
Leaf Persistence
Rudbeckia is Evergreen
Spread
3 feet
Height
3 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- August
- September
- October
Flower Color
- Yellow
Additional Detail
Showy, daisy-like flower; produces masses of golden color all summer | Pests/Diseases: aphids, powdery mildew, rust, smut | attracts butterflies, birds
