Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
- Large, bi-colored flowers lend an exotic look to the garden
- Stiff stems won't flop & make these great for flower arrangements
- Long-blooming, easy to grow, & heat tolerant
Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy' has striking yellow flowers with a dark brown center that radiates out onto the petals. Flowers attract butterflies and make great cut flowers. Hirta in the name refers to the hairy leaves and stems. This award-winning selection was developed in commemoration of the city of Denver's 150th Anniversary. An excellent choice for the landscape that will add natural elegance and bright color. Sometimes grows as a biennial or short-lived perennial, but often re-seeds in the garden. Native to the central U.S.
Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Native, Tolerates Clay Soils & Drought
Growth Habit: Upright/Mounding
Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Amend with compost before planting. Should be planted after the last frost date. Prefers not to dry out, but is somewhat drought tolerant once established. Avoid overcrowding, as these like good air circulation. Deadhead throughout the season to encourage rebloom; leave the final spent flower stalks on the plant in autumn, as the seeds will feed the birds; cut back in late winter. Divide in spring, if desired. May be a short-lived perennial, but often freely re-seeds.
