SmileyZ™ Kissing Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Kissing' PPAF
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | rud-BEK-ee-uh HER-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 20 to 26 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Accent, Raised Bed, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Avens (Geum) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, tolerates mild drought, but prefers regular water. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Hard prune at the end of the season. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant