Rudbeckia Ruby Gold
Perfect for cutting!
The flowers open in hot, sun-soaked conditions, and once this plant is established, it doesn't mind unseasonable levels of heat, humidity, rain, cold, or even drought. Poor soil is no problem, though best blooming will be in enriched garden soil with adequate water. Black-eyed Susan is one of the easiest native wildflowers to grow, and Ruby Gold is no exception!This plant reaches about 20 to 24 inches high and nearly as wide, with good branching and healthy foliage. More compact than wild Rudbeckia, it is a magnet for butterflies and bees in the summer garden, and in autumn the songbirds feast on the seed-filled black centers of every bloom! Its native resistance to pests and diseases keeps Ruby Gold looking healthy and blooming its best all season.
Ruby Gold is a biennial, hardy in zones 5 through 8. It will bloom the first summer if the seeds are begun early indoors, and it makes an excellent companion to other Rudbeckias from Denver Daisy™ to Cherokee Sunset. Pick or deadhead the blooms for even faster rebloom over two long seasons of glory! Pkt is 50 seeds.
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| Species | hirta |
| Variety | 'Ruby Gold' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Plant Height | 20 in - 24 in |
| Plant Width | 15 in - 18 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Bird Lovers, Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Cut-and-Come-Again, Direct Sow, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Black, Dark Red, Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Fall Color, Outdoor |
