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Autumn Colors Black-eyed Susan-Perennial-Vibrant Blooms for Gardens 9" Pot

Autumn Colors Black-eyed Susan-Perennial-Vibrant Blooms for Gardens 9" Pot

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Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors' Information Page
Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'

Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'

Description

Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors' is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial known for its stunning display of warm, autumnal hues. The flowers boast shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a fiery spectacle in any garden. This plant is beloved for its long blooming period and its ability to attract pollinators.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens. It can also be used in containers for patio displays or as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'
  • Common Name Common Name: Autumn Colors' Black-eyed Susan
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 24-30 inches tall
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Salvia, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
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