• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Annual
  • Orange
  • Double

Sahara

Annual rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in orange, yellow, pink, and burgundy, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Double and semi-double blooms 2 to 3.5 inches across in copper, brown, pale yellow and soft rose. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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

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

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Double · 2–4 in (5–9 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Pink
  • Burgundy
Blend
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 100–120 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
20–22 in (51–56 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
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)

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Origin

Compact Rudbeckia hirta sold as seed by Johnny's Selected Seeds.

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Where to buy

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  • Select SeedsSeeds

    Standard Seed / Packet

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    $3.95Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    ORGANIC SEED / 25 seeds SOLD OUT

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    $5.95Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $6.40Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    RAW / 250 seeds / UNTREATED

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    $25.29Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $50.99Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Sahara hardy in my zone?

Sahara 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 Sahara need full sun?

Sahara grows in full sun.

When does Sahara bloom?

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

Is Sahara good for cutting?

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

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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 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 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 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
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 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

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