• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Annual
  • Burgundy
  • Single

Moreno

Annual rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in burgundy and orange, blooming in late spring, early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Single 8 cm blooms, mahogany red with golden orange tips. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Moreno black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Moreno black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Moreno black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Moreno black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Single · 3 in (8 cm)
Colors
  • Burgundy
  • Orange
Bicolor
Blooms
Late spring, Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer 50 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
12 in (30 cm) Spread: 12 in (30 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Bred by Kieft Seed; Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner, entry 27/02.

Bred by Kieft Seed

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Moreno hardy in my zone?

Moreno 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 Moreno need full sun?

Moreno grows in full sun.

When does Moreno bloom?

Moreno blooms in late spring, early summer, midsummer, and late summer, about 50 days from sowing.

Is Moreno good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Moreno 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 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

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A Sahara black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Sahara Compact black-eyed Susan with double blooms in copper, brown, pale yellow and soft rose. 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
A Gloriosa Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta seed strain with large bicolor double blooms from summer to fall. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height

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