• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Annual
  • Red
  • Single

Autumn Forest

Annual rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in red, yellow, and burgundy, blooming in late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single blooms up to 5 inches across in red, yellow and mahogany with darker centers. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Single · 5 in (13 cm)
Colors
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Burgundy
Bicolor
Blooms
Late spring, Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
18–22 in (46–56 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Rudbeckia hirta sold as seed by Outsidepride as an annual.

Sources

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All photos

  • A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
    A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
  • Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
    Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Autumn Forest hardy in my zone?

Autumn Forest is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Autumn Forest need full sun?

Autumn Forest grows in full sun.

When does Autumn Forest bloom?

Autumn Forest blooms in late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Autumn Forest good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Autumn Forest as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Cherry Brandy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherry Brandy Compact black-eyed Susan with single wine-red flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Denver Daisy Short-lived perennial black-eyed Susan with brown and gold blooms from midsummer to fall. Rudbeckia hirtaMidsummerMedium height
A Indian Summer black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Indian Summer AAS winning black-eyed Susan with 4 to 7 inch golden flowers on tall, sturdy stems. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerTall

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A Autumn Colors black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Autumn Colors Black-eyed Susan with 5 inch bronze flowers ringed in red around rusty red centers. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Cappuccino black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cappuccino Black-eyed Susan with red-orange rays tipped yellow, 18 to 20 inches, June to frost. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
A Chim Chiminee black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Chim Chiminee Black-eyed Susan mix with quilled petals in gold, russet, dusty red and chocolate. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height

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