Viviani black-eyed susan
Rudbeckia hirta 'Viviani'
RHS AGM 2020
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Viviani' black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta 'Viviani') 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. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. It sits low on the menu for deer. It grows fast and tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with White Swan coneflower, Indian grass, and Nodding onion.