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    • Photo of Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa

    Also Known As

    • Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa (Newmanii)
    • Rudbeckia newmannii
    • Rudbeckia speciosa
    • Compact Black-Eyed Susan

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa plant details

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Somewhat wilder looking than most of the well-known cultivars, this species holds bright orange-yellow flowers with densely clustered petals on strong, wiry stems. In our garden, its open habit is backed by Persicaria 'Summer Dance'.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa plant

    How to Grow Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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