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Rudbeckia hirta 'Radiance'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Rudbeckia hirta 'Radiance' (black-eyed Susan) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer to early autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has deep green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Rudbeckia hirta 'Radiance' . Rudbeckia hirta 'Radiance' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Rudbeckia hirta 'Radiance' (black-eyed Susan) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.