RUDBECKIA hirta 'Gloriosa' (Gloriosa Daisy)
Gloriosa Daisy is a deer resistant variety that adds rich, gorgeous color to the summer and fall garden. A perennial form of native Black-Eyed Susan, Giant, bi-color double flowers are extremely easy to grow and bloom reliably year after year. It looks great almost anywhere. Grow them in natural settings, as borders, or in masses. Gloriosa Daisies, like other Black-Eyed Susan flowers, attract butterflies. This plant is reputed to be poisonous to cattle, sheep and pigs.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 100,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/4LB | 400,000 | 8,000 |
| 1/2LB | 800,000 | 16,000 |
| 1LB | 1,600,000 | 32,000 |
| 5LB | 8,000,000 | 160,000 |
Scientific Name: Rudbeckia Hirta
Common Name: Gloriosa Daisy
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Central United States
Height: 12-36"
Spread: 3-4"
Habitat: Disturbed soils in Texas
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer to Fall
Attracts: Butterflies, Birds, Bee friendly
Resistant: Deer, Rabbit
Characteristics: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Soil pH: Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Advantage: Good for cut flowers, Good for mass plantings
Uses: Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Informal and Cottage