Rudbeckia Prairie Sun - Ontario Seed Company

Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun'

A.A.S. and Fleuroselect Winner 2003. Prized for its unique bicolour pattern and sturdy plant habit. Very large 12 cm (5") flowers with light yellow tips on golden yellow petals that encircle a soft green centre. Free blooming plants reach 100 cm (3') garden height. A short lived perennial that should treated as an annual in Canadian gardens.

How to Grow

Seed can be started indoors in a soil-less mix from February to the beginning of March. Germinates at 20 C (70 F) in 14 to 21 days. Grow on under lights at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting outdoors to a sunny spot. Space plants 40 cm (16") apart in the garden.

Perennial.

Approx. 50 seeds/pkt.