| Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy | Rudbeckia hirta | |  | Finally, a Black Eyed Susan that's resistant to the Septoria leaf spot! Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome-like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily from July to September here in Michigan, with some color until frost. Destined to be the new staple for landscapes! From Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. | 9C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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22"-26" | 40"-44" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | This mid-sized strain produces large brown-eyed daisy flowers for months on end, in a range of bicolor shades from yellow through gold, orange and bronzy-red. An outstanding cut flower. Removing faded blossoms regularly will greatly increase the flowering time. Seed heads have good winter interest, and can be used in dried arrangements. Fairly drought tolerant, once established. Wonderful in mixed containers. Fleuroselect. | 5C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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20"-23" | 10"-12" | 5-9 |
| | | |  | Long-lasting, 4" red and yellow bicolor blooms top very vigorous and floriferous, heat-tolerant plants. | 5C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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18"-20" | 14"-16" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | This powerhouse of a plant is just 2 feet tall, but sends up dozens upon dozens of giant daisies over a long season, bringing butterflies and bees to pay their respects all summer long. The long-lasting blooms combine rich shades of red and maroon with that trademark big black eye, so you can imagine how terrific they look in the vase. | 5C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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22"-24" | 12"-15" | 5-8 |
| | | |  | ‘Chocolate Orange’ Rudbeckia boasts large chocolate-mahogany 4" flowers adorned with beautifully contrasting orange tips. They bloom profusely from mid-summer to frost, providing weeks of eye-catching color. An outstanding cut flower, the seed heads have good winter interest unless they are used in dried arrangements. | 5C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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24"-30" | 18"-24" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | Finally, a Black Eyed Susan that's resistant to the Septoria leaf spot! Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome-like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily from July to September here in Michigan, with some color until frost. Destined to be the new staple for landscapes! From Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. | 9C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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24"-36" | 12"-24" | 3-9 |
| | | |  | Flower heads are composed of bright yellow petals surrounding a green center. Suitable as a cut flower, or superb when massed in the border or wildflower garden. These cheery, easy-to-grow plants belong in every sunny garden. | 5C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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24"-30" | 18"-24" | 4-10 |
| | | |  | A delightful mix of caramel and soft pink/red blooms. Flowers are semi double to fully double. Good heat tolerance and great for amateur cut flowers. | 5C-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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18"-22" | 14"-16" | 4-10 |