• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Perennial
  • Zones 9–10
  • Orange
  • Double

Cherokee Sunset

Cherokee Sunset Mix

Perennial rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in orange, yellow, and burgundy, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Mostly double blooms, with some singles and semi-doubles, in orange, golden yellow, bronze, chocolate and bicolors. USDA zones 9–10.

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A Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Double · 4–5 in (10–13 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Burgundy
Blend
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 100–120 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2–2½ ft (61–76 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 9–10 Perennial

Lift or treat as an annual below zone 9.

Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 5–7 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • All-America Selections winner

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Origin

Rudbeckia hirta seed mix listed by Johnny's Selected Seeds as an All-America Selections winner.

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Cherokee Sunset hardy in my zone?

Cherokee Sunset survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 9 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Cherokee Sunset need full sun?

Cherokee Sunset grows in full sun.

When does Cherokee Sunset bloom?

Cherokee Sunset blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 100–120 days from sowing.

Is Cherokee Sunset good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Cherokee Sunset 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 Prairie Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Prairie Glow Brown-eyed Susan with rusty orange and yellow bicolor blooms, 3 to 4 feet, July to October. Rudbeckia trilobaMidsummerTall
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