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Rudbeckia glaucescens

Also Known As

  • Rudbeckia californica var. glauca
  • Waxy Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Rudbeckia glaucescens plant details

Rudbeckia glaucescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia glaucescens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia glaucescens

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: summer-fall, yellow/ deciduous, glaucous-white & waxy foliage Zone 6-9. 3'-5', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Rudbeckia glaucescens plant

How to Grow Rudbeckia glaucescens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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