Daisy Gloriosa Wildflower Seed

Gloriosa Daisy Sunset - Rudbeckia Gloriosa

Approximate seeds per pound: 89,000
Seeding rate: Plant this wildflower seed at 15 pounds per acre
Height: Up to 3 ft.
Flower Color: Yellow like its parent, Black-eyed Susan, but often with starburst markings of mahogany brown.
Plant Type: Perennial. Returns each spring from same roots, forming expanding clump. Blooms second spring from seed.
Flower Type: Daisy-like
Bloom Time: Mid and late season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
Regions: All regions of North America.
Zones: 3 - 10
Soil preference: Adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
Germination: 7-30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 70F
Sowing depth: Sow this wildflower seed at 1/16"

This perennial will bloom the second year and successive seasons from expanding clumps. Will grow in all regions of North America in full sun areas. To plant this seed simply scatter the seed in spring, summer, or fall on any soil. Do not cover the seed more than 1/16" and try to keep moist. Blooms vary from solid gold, bicolors, and doubles. Gloriosa daisy is a relative of Black Eyed Susan with larger blooms of brown centers with mahogany red color shooting into yellow outer petals. This wildflower will grow in most soil types that are well-drained. This daisy makes a good cutflower that is easy to grow from seed.

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Gloriosa Daisy Indian Summer - Rudbeckia Hirta

Flower Color: Yellow like its parent, Black-eyed Susan.
Plant Type: Perennial. Returns each spring from same roots, forming expanding clump. Blooms second spring from seed.
Flower Type: Daisy-like
Bloom Time: Mid and late season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
Regions: All regions of North America.
Zones: 3 - 10
Soil preference: Adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
Germination: 7 - 30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 70F
Sowing depth: Sow this wildflower seed at 1/16"

Blooming the first year from seed it will bloom from early summer until first frost producing blooms 6 to 9 inches in diameter, this easy-to-grow plant flowers as early as 10 weeks after sowing and continues to bloom throughout the season. Indian Summer is a standout among a sea of Gloriosa Daisies because of its extra-large, golden yellow flowerheads. Use this wildflower seed in borders, cottage gardens, meadows, or for naturalizing. Many birds and butterflies are drawn to Gloriosa Daisies. To extend bloom season, you should deadhead regularly.