= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
.JPG?width=487&height=487&mode=crop&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=121&height=121&mode=crop&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=121&height=121&mode=crop&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=121&height=121&mode=crop&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=121&height=121&mode=crop&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=121&height=121&mode=crop&bgcolor=fff)
Rudbeckia hirta
moderate
yellow, orange and red
August
2 to 3 ft.
1 to 2 ft.
Yes
central United States
sun
USDA zones 3-7
hardy to 9,000 ft.
Gloriosa daisy is an annual or short-lived perennial flower. In August, sturdy stems bear large daisy-like flowers. Each bloom has a dark brown center and is surrounded by wide petals that range in color from yellow to orange to brown. The leaves form a low dense mound.
This plant is a nice performer at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Individual plants die after one or two years, but new seedling appear to replace the original plants.
This is a short-lived perennial, so it is a good idea to leave the seedhead in place to encourage volunteer seedlings. Remove the last season's growth in early spring.
.JPG?width=838&height=700&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=838&height=700&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=838&height=700&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=838&height=700&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=838&height=700&bgcolor=fff)
.JPG?width=838&height=700&bgcolor=fff)
