Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
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Common Name: Gloriosa Daisy  
Plant photo of: Rudbeckia hirta
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Gloriosa daisy are a species of Rudbeckia known for their large flowers in a variety of warm tones. Blooming from mid to late summer and sometimes into the fall, colors range from clear oranges to russet reds, mahogany to brown, many with colored striations on their petals or different-colored eyes. Foliage is lance-like and deep green. Somewhat shorter-lived than R. fulgida or nitida, they are still lovely additions to a summer garden. Heights depend on variety, but generally 20 to 36 inches tall and wide. Slightly less drought tolerant than the other species.