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RedCrocus Kissing SmileyZ Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta | Bright Yellow Daisies for Gardens & Cut Flowers 2 Gallon

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This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after July 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.

RedCrocus Kissing SmileyZ Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta | Bright Yellow Daisies for Gardens & Cut Flowers 2 Gallon

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Kissing SmileyZ' Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 'Kissing SmileyZ'

Description

A cheerful perennial featuring bright yellow daisy-like flowers with distinctive black centers. This cultivar is known for its striking appearance and robust growth, making it a popular choice for garden beds and borders.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for perennial borders, naturalized planting, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Kissing SmileyZ' Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 'Kissing SmileyZ'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Kissing SmileyZ' Black-eyed Susan
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 24-30 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous, lance-shaped green leaves.
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Mid to late summer through early fall.
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds.
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, in well-drained soil.
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: No
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Companion Plants Icon Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, coneflowers, and other summer perennials.

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall in well-drained soil, 1-2 inches deep.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; root hardy to zone 3.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: 1-2 inches.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Remove weeds and maintain well-drained soil for best growth.

This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after July 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.

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