Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer' |
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Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy |
Description
This biennial will grow quickly to 3'-4' tall and 1.5' wide. It has dark green leaves with yellow-gold flowers that bloom in summer and fall. It needs full sun and moderate watering, more in hot summer areas.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Height Range
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
Medium, Extra in Summer
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
Fall Color, 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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.