Gloriosa Daisy

Rudbeckia hirta (Herbaceous Perennial)

Gloriosa Daisy is a strain of black-eyed Susan that was developed in the United States, and is now grown world-wide. The center of the is brown and surrounded by petals in shades of yellow, gold and mahogany. The six-inch blossoms available in double or single forms. Plants are erect and thick-stemmed. Gloriosa Daisies are actually biennials or short-lived perennials, but are often grown as annuals because they bloom the first year.

	Easy-to-grow
	Blooms all summer
	Good for sunny, moist sites and rain gardens

Height 24-36 Inches

Spread 12-15 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips A superb, long-lasting cut flower. Cutting encourages the plants to send out more blossoms. They grow well in almost any soil, and look great in beds or borders, and in full sun or part shade.

Interesting Notes Sow the seeds outdoors any time in the fall or as early in the spring as the ground can be cultivated. Plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 to 15 inches apart. They reseed themselves readily, so watch for seedlings in subsequent years.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Songbirds	Attributes Cut Flower Border or Bed Mass Planting Container	Critter Resistance Rabbit Resistant	Exposure Sun Partial Sun
Other Characteristics Easy-to-establish	Season of Interest (Flowering) Fall Summer	Soil Moisture Preference Moist Average