Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'

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Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

This biennial will grow 3-4' tall and 1 1/2' 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'

Width Range

1-3'

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

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:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers