Indian Summer Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: The blooms of this perennial are large with golden petals and dark chocolate colored centers. It begins flowering in early summer and continues until frost. Rough, hairy leaves provide a backdrop to the flowers, but aren't showy themselves. It prefers moderate amounts of water and fertile, well-drained soils.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 1-2' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Gold
Bloom Seasons: Fall, Late Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Oct
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: No
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
