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Rudbeckia Hirta Seeds - Green Wizard
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Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia occidentalis Green Wizard) - A curious and extraordinary perennial that is very different from the flashy colors of other rudbeckias. With no obvious petals, the bright green sepals of Rudbeckia "Green Wizard" surround a black central cone.MORE RUDBECKIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Green
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Fertile, preferably heavy soil that is rich in organic matter
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Rudbeckia occidentalis
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover seed but press into soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia occidentalis Green Wizard) - A curious and extraordinary perennial that is very different from the flashy colors of other rudbeckias. With no obvious petals, the bright green sepals of Rudbeckia "Green Wizard" surround a black central cone. This tall variety creates an interesting spectacle for the back of borders in late summer and makes an unusual fresh cut flower that is long lasting in water, or can used in dried arrangements. Easy to grow, quickly forming a good sized plant with plenty of lush green foliage, and always a talking point.
Rudbeckia occidentalis, commonly called western coneflower, is a perennial coneflower that is native to moist mountain meadows, seeps and streambanks, typically at elevations from 4000 to 9000 feet, in the western U.S. from Washington to Montana south to California, Utah and Wyoming. Deadhead faded rudbeckia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. Cut plants down to the crown at the end of the season and cover with a dry mulch of straw or wood chippings to protect from winter extremes.