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    Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara'

    Also Known As

    • Sahara Black-eyed Susan

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara' plant details

    Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: bronze and pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Old rose, copper, and russet autumnal tones grace the single to double flowers of long-blooming 'Sahara'. An excellent cut flower that blooms dependably from midsummer to fall on tall strong stems.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara' plant

    How to Grow Rudbeckia hirta 'Sahara'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • bronze

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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