Rudbeckia (R. hirta)
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Comments (17)Received this spring from Canning Perennials, the plant was healthy, though very slow to kick into gear and opened its first bloom about three weeks ago. It is only about 12 inches high, though is now throwing new and taller stems. Shall see what next year brings in regards to the early flowering aspect. I like it very much whatever the case....See MoreRudbeckia Hirta(s) 8 pics.
Comments (10)Stunning Rudbeckia,..i like the Cherry Brandy and the Cherokee,..very appealing dark colours,..the Double Gold has a lovely contrast,..being Irish i would have to like the Irish Eyes,..and with the green eyes of course,..i had to go check to see were mine still green....See MoreRudbeckia fulgida vs Rudbeckia hirta
Comments (5)Vera, The side lesson in Plant ID here is why horticulturalists prefer botanic names to common names. There are no hard and fast rules governing the use of common names, and many gardeners will use the term "black-eyed Susan" to refer to most of the plants in the Rudbeckia family. The problem comes when a gardener sees a planting of Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' and wants that plant, but asks for "black-eyed Susan" and is given a R. hirta variety, or vice versa. Two plants that will perform very differently but may be called by the same common name! The info on your link above about R. 'Goldsturm' not being true from seed is correct. Unfortunately, too many growers have grown this plant from seed and not division and the outstanding qualities of the original cultivar have probably been diminished in the trade. By the way, although most people say "gold-stRum" the proper spelling and pronounciation is "gold-stuRm." Enjoy your class! V....See MoreHow long does it usually take for Rudbeckia hirta to germinate?
Comments (21)Jay--It depends on how hybridized they are and what grows near them and how strong their genetic make-up is. I grow Rudbecjia Cappuchino and they reseed true to form. I had a small red Rudbeckia growing near Goblin Rudbeckia. I wanted more of the small one so I saved seeds and planted them. What I got was a jumble of different colors and plant height. A very few resembled the plant I'd taken the seed from. Most were a combination of goblin and the red one in color and height. Some were tall and weedy. They showed a variety of genetic diversity and most ended up in the garbage...See MoreUser
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