Flowers
Beginner
Perennial/annual depending species
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia spp.
About Plant: Rudbeckia
Durable prairie-style perennial with daisy blooms, strong pollinator value, and winter seed heads for birds.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to moderate
SoilWell-drained (5.5–7.0)
Spacing18–24 inches
Height1–4 feet
Time to HarvestBlooms year 1-2
Planting Depth0.25 inch after stratification
Germination Time7–21 days
Expert Growing Tips
Leave several seed heads standing through winter; divide only when clumps become crowded.