• Rudbeckia triloba
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • Orange
  • Single

Prairie Glow

Perennial rudbeckia triloba black-eyed Susan in orange and yellow, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Blooms 2 inches wide with rusty orange ray florets tipped golden yellow around a dark brown center cone. USDA zones 4–9.

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A Prairie Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant
A Prairie Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant

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Prairie Glow black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden
Prairie Glow black-eyed Susan plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia triloba Single · 2 in (5 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–4 ft (91–122 cm) Spread: 2–3 ft (61–91 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Rudbeckia triloba

In the garden

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

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Origin

Large, multi-branched selection of brown-eyed Susan with burgundy-tinged bicolor blooms, per Missouri Botanical Garden.

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

Questions

Is Prairie Glow hardy in my zone?

Prairie Glow survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Prairie Glow need full sun?

Prairie Glow grows in full sun.

When does Prairie Glow bloom?

Prairie Glow blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Prairie Glow good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Rudbeckia triloba black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia triloba Native brown-eyed Susan with profuse small yellow flowers, 2 to 5 feet, July to October. Rudbeckia trilobaMidsummerTall
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 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 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

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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 Moreno black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Moreno Early, compact black-eyed Susan with mahogany red flowers tipped golden orange. Rudbeckia hirtaLate springCompact
A Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia hirta The native black-eyed Susan, 2 to 3 feet, yellow rays and dark brown centers from June to September. Rudbeckia hirtaEarly summerMedium height
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

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