Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia

Scientific Name

Rudbeckia fulgida

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

4a to 9b

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

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

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Showy, daisy-like flower; produces masses of golden color all summer | Pests/Diseases: aphids, powdery mildew, rust, smut | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL