About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Rudbeckia Hirta Seeds are for Rudbeckia hirta, commonly grown as a flowering garden plant. Use a sunny site with well-drained soil and start seed under warm conditions.

Direct sowing or indoor starting can be used for garden planting. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination, then use the plants in borders, home gardens, and natural-style plantings.

A flowering garden plant for sunny, well-drained sites.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Rudbeckia hirta
Life Cycle Annual
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference Well-drained

Why Gardeners Love It

Flowering Garden Plant

Rudbeckia hirta is grown for its flowering garden display.A flowering garden plant.

Garden Wildlife Value

Rudbeckia flowers can be included in wildlife-friendly garden plantings.Useful in wildlife-friendly gardens.

Sunny Garden Fit

Choose a sunny, well-drained site for garden planting.A sunny garden planting choice.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
70–75°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Keep Evenly Moist

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil.

Choose sunny, well-drained soil.

02

Sow

Sow seed shallowly and keep it at 70 to 75 F to germinate.

Sow shallowly at 70 to 75 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed evenly moist while seedlings emerge.

Keep the seedbed evenly moist.

04

Thin

Give young plants enough room for healthy growth.

Give young plants growing space.

05

Plant Out

Set plants into garden space after they are established.

Plant out once established.

Garden Uses

Borders & Beds
Home Gardens
Naturalized Plantings

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