Denver Daisy
Rudbeckia
Denver Daisy is a striking, dark-eyed, long-rayed daisy. It was hybridized by Benary from the regional native Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). This showy, long-blooming plant commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of Denver. Tender perennial in warmer climates or annual in colder climates. Read more here.
Tips from the pros: Use in the garden border or in container plantings to create a vivid show in late summer/fall. Although it can occasionally come back and bloom a second year, it is best treated as an annual in colder climates. For greater success, plant in spring, so roots can get fully established by fall. Prep soil for good drainage.
| Plant Type | Tender Perennial |
| Height | 18-28 inches |
| Width | 10-24 inches |
| Flowering Season | Summer to fall |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 6-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Gravelly |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2009 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Cut back or remove in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Replace ones that may not make it through the winter. Some will die each year. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
