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    • Photo of Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic' by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic'

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-20"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic' plant details

    Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze, chocolate and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic'

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: bronze, chocolate and orange blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rudbeckia hirta ‘Toto® Rustic’ displays large, black-eyed Susan flowers in shades of rusty brown with gold. An upright hardy perennial that is great for cut flowers. Easy to grow. Plant in flower beds and mixed containers. Rudbeckias thrive in most any well-drained soil. Remove spent flowers for continuous blooms.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic' plant

    How to Grow Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto Rustic'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • bronze
      • orange
      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rudbeckia subtomentosa flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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