Rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy'

Also Known As

Rudbeckia x hirta 'Denver Daisy'
Denver Daisy Black Eyed Susan

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-28"
W: 10"-25"

planting zones

1-12

More Options

Rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy' plant details

Rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 25 IN - wide, 18 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Generally short lived, sometimes even acting like an annual, R. hirta is extremely showy with masses of yellow daisies in late summer and into fall. This form is about two feet or so, and the petals have distinctive reddish-brown markings at the base. Zone 3

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Developed to celebrate the founding of Denver 150 years ago, this almost-native high-prairie beauty produces bright golden-yellow flowers with a striking dark eye on 2'stems...great in fall border or meadow. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Striking dark eyed, long-rayed daisy, hybridized by Benary from the Colorado native Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). This showy plant commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of Denver. Tender perennial. Loam, clay or gravelly soil.