Ruthie’s Red Rudbeckia Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) - A selection from the perennial gardens of Ruthie Colville of Moshers Corner, Nova Scotia. We noticed these very deep rusty-orange petalled Rudbeckia in the summer of 2020. Apparently they had originally been divided from a well-aged stand existing on our century farm, although we have no evidence of the original stand. They are now thriving again in our northern field offering their nectar each year to a steady stream of bumble bees.
75 seeds per packet
Growing Information: Requires cold stratification before seeding. (4-5 weeks of refrigeration.) Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. Can also be sown outdoors in the fall/early winter.
Days to Germination: 7 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 18" - 24" (45cm - 60cm)
Features:
Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
