About
A herbaceous, clump-forming perennial to 1.5m in height with single, daisy-like, yellow flowers and conical centres which turn brown as they age. Flowers from midsummer through to early 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
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPrairie planting, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationSuitable for larger gardens. Spreading rhizomes means it can have invasive tendencies
PruningCut back in autumn
PropagationDivide plants by separating rhizomes in spring or late autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free