Rudbeckia TIGEREYE� (�Tiger Eye Gold�)

Rudbeckia TIGEREYE™ (�Tiger Eye Gold�)

Rudbeckia TIGEREYE™ Annual Black-Eyed Susan

Common Name: Annual Black-Eyed Susan

The gold standard in annual Rudbeckias, TIGEREYE™ is an F1 Hybrid Rudbeckia. Its hybrid nature results in plants that display superior uniformity—a new achievement for annual Rudbeckias--and strong growth in the landscape. Large 4", semi-double, flowers measuring up to 4 inches across are glowing orange-gold with a brown button center and they are produced all season long.

Advantages of this new variety for growers include: rapid and uniform plug development, excellent and uniform establishment following transplant, great pot filling results due to good branching, excellent PGR response, and uniform bud development and flowering.

Height:

16.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

16.0-20.0 Inches

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Long Blooming

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Growth Rate:

Medium Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

This plant performs well in a wide range of conditions, weathering heat and humidity while offering reduced susceptibility to powdery mildew. Though it will grow and bloom best in full sun, it will also do reasonably well in partial shade. Plant it in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Remove spent flowers for best plant performance. Makes a great cut flower.

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