• Rudbeckia hirta
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9 (estimated)
  • Yellow (estimated)
  • Single (estimated)

Toto

Toto Mix

Perennial rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan in yellow and orange, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Many small 2-inch flowers in gold, lemon and rustic tones. USDA zones 3–9.

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

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

At a glance

Flower form
Rudbeckia hirta Single · 2 in (5 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow (estimated)
  • Orange (estimated)
Blend
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) 84–112 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
9 in (23 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 (estimated) Perennial
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Rudbeckia hirta

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Compact Rudbeckia hirta pot series from Benary, bred for early flowering.

Bred by Benary

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Toto hardy in my zone?

Toto survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Toto need full sun?

Toto grows in full sun.

When does Toto bloom?

Toto blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer, about 84–112 days from sowing.

Is Toto good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Toto 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

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