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Rudbeckia hirta 'Maya' (Black-Eyed Susan)

Maya Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy 'Maya', Black-eyed Susan 'Maya', Yellow Ox-eye Daisy 'Maya', Brown-Eyed Susan 'Maya', Brown Betty 'Maya', Golden Jerusalem 'Maya', English Bull's Eye 'Maya', Yellow Daisy 'Maya'


Radiating warmth with its golden yellow petals, Rudbeckia hirta 'Maya' is an annual or biennial regarded as a pioneer in compact, double-flowered, dwarf Rudbeckia. Held upright atop strong stems, the large, 3.5-4.5 in. (9-12 cm), bright blossoms will reward you with a spectacular display from midsummer to frost. This groundbreaking variety features both a good plant habit and an excellent overall garden performance, which earned this garden jewel the Fleuroselect Gold Medal. Considering its ease of growth, as well as its durability and long blooming season, there is no doubt these noteworthy qualities will enable 'Maya' to become everybody’s favorite summer flower.

  • Grows in upright clumps up to 12-18 in. tall (45 cm) and wide.
  • Thrives in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. May survive up to a few seasons but will self-seed and remain in the garden.
  • Ridiculously easy to grow and largely trouble-free, this rudbeckia is a great candidate for mixed borders, cutting gardens, or as an accent plant when planted in mass.
  • Deer-resistant, the flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, butterflies, and birds.
  • Remove and discard spent flowers to encourage extended blooming and prevent unwanted seedlings next season.
  • Easily propagated by seed.
  • Rudbeckia hirta is native to Eastern and Central North America.

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 9
Heat Zones 1 – 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Rudbeckia
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 6" – 18" (15cm – 45cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 9
Heat Zones 1 – 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Rudbeckia
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 6" – 18" (15cm – 45cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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