• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Perennial
  • Zones 5–9
  • Yellow
  • Single

Denver Daisy

Perennial rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in yellow and burgundy, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Gold blooms marked with brown. USDA zones 5–9.

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A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Single
Colors
  • Yellow
  • Burgundy
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
18–20 in (46–51 cm) Spread: 12–18 in (30–46 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 5–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

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

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Origin

Rudbeckia hirta cultivar sold by American Meadows as a potted short-lived perennial.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • High Country GardensLive plant

    Plant - 5" Deep Pot

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    $8.79Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • American MeadowsLive plant

    Plant - 3" Pot

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    $9.98Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Harris SeedsLive plant

    PELLETED / 250 seeds / UNTREATED

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    $23.82Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Denver Daisy hardy in my zone?

Denver Daisy survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 5 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Denver Daisy need full sun?

Denver Daisy grows in full sun or part sun.

When does Denver Daisy bloom?

Denver Daisy blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Denver Daisy good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Autumn Forest black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Autumn Forest Annual black-eyed Susan with 5 inch blooms in red, yellow and mahogany shades. Rudbeckia hirtaLate springMedium height
A Cherokee Sunset black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Cherokee Sunset AAS winning mix of mostly double black-eyed Susans in orange, gold, bronze and chocolate. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
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 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 American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant American Gold Rush Leaf spot resistant hybrid rudbeckia with golden yellow flowers, 22 to 24 inches, July until frost. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
A Glitters Like Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Glitters Like Gold Hybrid black-eyed Susan with 3 inch golden flowers, 2 to 3 feet, July to September. Other speciesMidsummerMedium height
Golda Emanis Giant coneflower with golden spring foliage and tall yellow flowers, June to July. Rudbeckia maximaEarly summerTall
A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Golden Glow Victorian double coneflower with fully double yellow flowers on 5 to 7 foot stems, July to September. Rudbeckia laciniataMidsummerTall

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