Johnny's Selected Seeds Prairie Sun Rudbeckia Seed
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking reliable, long lasting color.
This open-pollinated Rudbeckia variety boasts striking bicolor blooms, making it a standout for cut flowers and containers. While a tender perennial in warmer zones, it's celebrated for its vigor and award-winning status, offering reliable garden performance with minimal fuss.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous, eye-catching color for their landscape
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local wildlife and ecosystems
- Beginners and busy gardeners desiring robust, fuss-free flowering plants
Who should skip it
- Meticulous gardeners preferring strict control over plant placement and spread
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny planting areas
- Homeowners expecting long-term perennial performance without annual reseeding
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Bicolor petals and unique green centers create stunning, high-contrast garden displays.
Ease of Handling
Pelleted seeds make sowing small varieties significantly less tedious for gardeners.
Cut Flower Utility
Vigorous growth and long stems make these perfect for fresh bouquets.
Environmental Resilience
Proven heat and drought tolerance ensures reliability in challenging summer conditions.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to container gardening, borders, or traditional cottage garden beds.
Award-Winning Pedigree
FleuroSelect and AAS recognition guarantees consistent, high-quality performance in the field.
Key Specs
Latin Name
Rudbeckia hirta
Days To Maturity
90 - 105 days
Life Cycle
Tender Perennial
Hybrid Status
Open Pollinated
Plant Height
28–32"
Packet
100 seeds
Avg. 15,250 seeds/oz
Days to Germination
8-14 days
Plant Spacing
12-18"
Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-10
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