Rudbeckia triloba
Rudbeckia triloba
Densely branched, highly productive, and I just absolutely adore this particular variety's vintage vibe. Plants are smothered in adorable, small blooms, you cannot help but smile. Short-lived perennial in Zones 3–9, this U.S. native wildflower tolerates most conditions. In our 2nd year, plants get as tall as me! An impressive plant and a must grow!
Rudbeckia is a cottage garden staple and a popular, reliable cut flower. They work especially well in wildflower designs, adding a touch of whimsy. Loved by pollinators, these plant friends are often included in wildflower prairie mixes, where they help support local ecosystems and attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Packet contains approximately 75 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual/Tender perennial
Days to maturity: 90–105 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 12 inches
Plant height: 48–60 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: Barely cover (light aides germination)
Days to germination: 7–10 days at 70–75°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 5–7 weeks before transplanting out. Cover lightly. For best results, prechill for 30 days: Place seedlings outside or in refrigerator and keep moist for 30 days. After chilling, move flats into a warm location until emergence. Alternatively, chill seeds in refrigerator/freezer.
Rudbeckia is a long-day flowering species, meaning flowering and stem elongation is highly sensitive to day length. Rudbeckias require 12 hours of daylight to initiate flowering, so they will flower in the summer. While plants may bloom into the fall, they'll be on shortened stems with reduced quality.
Harvest & Vase Life
Harvest when the outer ring of ray florets is open. Considered a "dirty flower," rudbeckia will turn water murky and benefit from a slow-release chlorine tablet (or drop of bleach) in vase water.
Expected vase life: 7–10 days.
SHIPPING
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