Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks'

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Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks'

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Botanical Name Rudbeckia x hirta
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rudbeckia
Specie Hirta
Local Name in Urdu Unknown
Common Name Gloriosa Daisy, Black eyed Susan
Life Cycle Annual/Perennial
Cultivar Name 'Goldilocks'
Fragrant or Not No
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) Herbaceous flowering plant
Height 1-2.5 ft
Spacing 1 ft
Flowering Months Late spring/Early summer
Flower Color Yellow with central black cones
Growing Areas All over Pakistan
Frost Tender No
Exposure Full sun/Part shade
Soil pH 5.5-7.5
Propagation Seed, Division
Uses Border plant, Container plant
Other Details Rudbeckia is one of the most amazing flowers that a gardener can grow, although it is a bit tough to grow from seed and if the seeds are sown in spring it may not bloom the first year. The foliage of this plant has very hard bristle like hairs which may cause irritation to sensitive skin so caution must be taken. The flowers are very large upon large thick stems that can be used as a cut flower. Seeds come true.
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