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    Rudbeckia occidentalis

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-7'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

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    Rudbeckia occidentalis plant details

    Rudbeckia occidentalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chocolate and green flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia occidentalis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and green blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia occidentalis

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Rudbeckia occidentalis plant

    How to Grow Rudbeckia occidentalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green
      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-48"

    Width: 18"-40"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

    aka Cherry Brandy Black-eyed Susan

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-24"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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    Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'

    aka Henry Eilers Sweet Coneflower, Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Rudbeckia subtomentosa

    aka Sweet Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet Coneflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rudbeckia subtomentosa flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun'

    aka Rudbeckia gloriosa 'Prairie Sun', Gloriosa Coneflower, Gloriosa Daisy, Prairie Sun Black-eyed Susan, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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