Rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy'

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Denver Daisy’ is a striking cultivar known for its large, golden-yellow flowers with deep red centers that resemble a sunburst pattern. This robust, heat- and drought-tolerant variety was developed to celebrate Denver, Colorado’s 150th anniversary. It blooms prolifically from summer through fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Although technically a short-lived perennial, it is often grown as an annual or biennial.

Growing Zones:

USDA Zones 5-9 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

Height and Width:

• Height: 18-24 inches
• Width: 12-18 inches
• Forms an upright, clumping growth habit with sturdy stems.

Growing Requirements:

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor or sandy soils.
• Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering during dry periods.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage strong growth and abundant blooms.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; cut back after flowering to promote a second flush of blooms.

Uses:

• Pollinator and butterfly gardens
• Borders and wildflower meadows
• Container plantings
• Cut flower arrangements (long-lasting in vases)
• Drought-tolerant landscapes

Native Range:

Rudbeckia hirta is native to North America, primarily found in prairies, meadows, and open fields. ‘Denver Daisy’ is a cultivated variety bred for improved heat tolerance and larger blooms.

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Arizona: Juglans spp. (Walnut)  

California: Castanea spp. (Chestnut), Juglans spp. (Walnut), Pinus spp. (Pine), Quercus spp. (Oak)  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. (Cherry, Peach, Plum). Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp. (Chestnut), Cornus spp. (Dogwood), Quercus spp. (Oak), Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry)  

Georgia: Vaccinium spp. (Blueberry, American Cranberry)  

Hawaii: Pinus spp. (Pine)  

Idaho: Humulus lupulus (Hops), Mentha spp. (Mint), Vitis spp. (Grape)  

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp. (Walnut)  

Michigan: Abies spp. (Fir), Vaccinium spp. (Blueberry, American Cranberry, Lingonberry)  

Montana: Pinus spp. (Pine)  

Nevada: Allium spp. (Chives, Flowering Onion), Mentha spp. (Mint)  

New Jersey: Rosa spp. (Rose)  

New York: Vitis spp. (Grape)  

Oregon: Allium spp. (Chives, Flowering Onion), Castanea spp. (Chestnut), Corylus spp. (Hazelnut), Humulus lupulus (Hops), Quercus spp. (Oak), Sambucus nigra (European Elderberry), Ulmus spp. (Elm), Vaccinium spp. (Blueberry, American Cranberry), Vitis spp. (Grape)  

Texas: Juglans spp. (Walnut)  

Washington: Allium spp. (Chives, Flowering Onion), Castanea spp. (Chestnut), Corylus spp. (Hazelnut), Humulus lupulus (Hops), Vaccinium spp. (Blueberry, American Cranberry, Lingonberry), Vitis spp. (Grape)  

Wisconsin: Abies spp. (Fir), Pinus spp. (Pine), Picea spp. (Spruce), Mentha spp. (Mint)  

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