Gloriosa Daisy
Rudbeckia hirta
When you close your eyes and picture a cottage garden, it is nearly impossible to conjure an image that doesn’t include Gloriosa Daisy. Their cheery sunshine color makes them a truly iconic summer bloom. Use them en masse along a border, as a component of a mixed perennial planting, or as a filler among sun-soaked shrubs. Just give them an area with blazing sun, and they will bloom for the delight of humans and animals alike.
Conditions: Full sun; medium soil
Size: 2′ – 3′ height, 1′ – 2′ spread
Zone: 4 – 7
Wildlife Value: Flowers support native bees; seed support birds; larval host for 18 butterflies and moths, including the Silvery Checkerspot
