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Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa (orange black-eyed Susan) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has deep green foliage that is matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa . Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa is tolerant of drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa (orange black-eyed Susan) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.