About
A compact, clump-forming perennial, maturing to 50cm tall and wide, with toothed, hairy leaves. Golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark brown central cones are borne on branching, upright stems from mid-summer to autumn.
About the genus
Rudbeckia may be annuals, biennials or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Able to tolerate drought once established. See rudbeckia cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead regularly. Can be cut back in autumn, though stems and seedheads persist well and can provide structure in winter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews