Astéracées • Rudbeckia hirta

Bristly Rudbeckia - Bio

"A sun-loving perennial that prolongs summer and feeds pollinators."

$4.49

Number of seeds 250 seeds

Native to North America, hairy rudbeckia ( Rudbeckia hirta ) first established itself in open meadows and along roadsides before finding its place in ecological gardens. Its flowers, with golden-yellow ray florets surrounding a dark brown center, evoke the late summer sun and bring a warm touch to the living garden.

Whether in a well-tended vegetable garden or a naturalistic flowerbed, it offers a welcoming presence: its abundant flowering attracts bees and other pollinators, contributing to a harmonious garden. Its remarkable resilience and ability to thrive in welcoming soil, without excessive demands, make it a reliable plant, valued for enlivening the cycle of seasons and supporting abundant biodiversity.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional
Growth: Summer growth

Annotation: Tolerant and adaptable plant, well suited to sunny summers and well-drained soils.

Hairy rudbeckia is primarily cultivated as an ornamental plant for its large, decorative flowers. It is prized in naturalistic gardens, prairie-style borders, and pollinator-friendly landscaping.

Parts of plants of the same genus have been traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America, but hairy rudbeckia is now valued primarily for its decorative and ecological role rather than for culinary uses.