Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy
Description
This biennial will grow 3'-4' tall and 1.5' wide. It has dark green leaves with yellow-gold flowers that bloom in summer and fall.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Gold, Orange
Flower Season
Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.