Rudbeckia fulgida 'CITY GARDEN' black-eyed Susan, coneflower
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,3-0,4m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
August-October
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Black-eyed Susan is a type of coneflower with large, daisy-like flowers from late summer until mid autumn. City Garden is a compact growing variety with shorter stems and bushy habit. It produces about 30-40 cm tall stems bearing flowers with rich golden yellow ray florets and deep brown discs. Leaves are large, broadly lance-shaped, with prominent veins.Coneflower will tolerate almost any soil type but boggy. It loves full sun. Deadheading will prolong flowering time. It is suitable for mixed borders with perennials, or can be used as a flowering feature among low shrubs and conifers, and looks lovely when planted in a mass in a container on patios and balconies. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 27-09-2012
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