Rudbeckia triloba [red sport]

Also Known As

Rudbeckia triloba 'Red Sport'
Red Sport Black-eyed Susan

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Rudbeckia triloba [red sport] plant details

Rudbeckia triloba [red sport] is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia triloba [red sport]

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia triloba [red sport]

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This special strain of good ol’ R. triloba has a mixture of reds & rusts that are oh-so autumnal & warm. A butterfly MAGNET, this Midwestern native grows 3-6’ tall by 2’ or more wide & is considered a short-lived perennial, though it self-sows modestly. If you don’t know R. triloba, prepare to be impressed! The flowers are small (2” across) but profuse. At peak bloom (late Summer or Fall) an established plant can produce 100’s of flowers, MORE per plant than any other Rudbeckia I can think of. This seed strain is not 100% consistent, so the shade of red may not be exactly as pictured & there are some yellow & yellow-red bicolors in the mix. But we do so love the little surprises you get from growing things from seed! OK with poor soil, heat & more shade than most Rudbeckias. Great cut flower!