Indian Summer rudbeckia
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
AAS Winner 1995
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size4 to 7 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Golden
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Indian Summer' rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It bears gigantic golden flowers that draw butterflies, bees, and birds. It also handles drought and salt. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Standing Ovation little bluestem, Moonshine yarrow, and Nodding onion.