Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto' (Black-Eyed Susan)
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Compact, with excellent basal branching, Rudbeckia hirta 'Toto' is a dwarf biennial boasting large, bright golden-yellow flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with a chocolate brown cone. Blooming profusely from early summer to frost, it provides weeks of eye-catching color. The flowers are produced in such quantities that they almost cover the bushy fresh green foliage. An outstanding cut flower, its seed heads have good winter interest unless they are used in dried arrangements.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows in upright clumps up to 12-14 in. tall (30-40 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm). May self-seed and remain in the garden.
- Thrives in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- 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
– 8 |
---|---|
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, Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm) |
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, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
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, Perennials |
Plant Family | Rudbeckia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm) |
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, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |