| Description | A Cone flower with reddish colored flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (rud-BEK-ee-a) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | (5)6-8 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates draught once established |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | 3-4 inch, red petals deepen into mahogany towards the center, dark chocolate center |
| Leaves | green |
| Dimensions | 20-24 inches by 1/2 to 3/4 spread (HS), upright |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Author's Notes | I have seen Rudbeckia hirta hybrids listed as low as hardiness zone #4, usually #5. In hardiness zone #5 where I garden, these plants are temperamental perennials. Best grown as annuals. |
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