Rudbeckia Perennial

Flowers were my whole life there in the mountains. There was nothing like the taste of a dipper full of cold water from Aunt Bett's well located right in the middle of the back yard.

Direct sow in the garden as soon as the soil warms to at least 55°F. If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live.

Given at the end of each description to give you specific information. If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live.

It is at such times when I contemplate the fact that there is far more than one flower calling itself the Black Eyed Susan, and that somewhere is a variety that is just as attractive, blooms just as long, and doesn't spread at quite such a rampant rate.

Given at the end of each description to give you specific information. If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live.

A beautifully, stiff upright flower that grabs your eyes. Thrives in most soils in full sun. The Black Eyed Susan is an annual or short lived perennial native to the eastern United States.

53,200 seeds/oz. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Deadheading increases bloom. Cover seed lightly, as light is required for germination. Dried: when blooms are completely open.

It is a versatile plant that can be used in flower beds, borders, cutting gardens and large containers. Plants grow to two feet tall, and flowers are up to five inches across. This dwarf Rudbeckia variety has large, golden-orange flowers that bloom from...

Cover seed lightly, as light is required for germination. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Deadheading increases bloom. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear.

51,300 seeds/oz. Place seed flats outside or in the refrigerator and keep moist for 30 days. Cover seed lightly (to a depth of no more than 1/64"). Short-lived perennial in Zones 3-9; typically flowers first year but may not bloom until second year if...

Golden flowers over 3″ inches across. Highly sought for landscaping and a popular roadside cut flower. Does very well in sunny locations. An improved APEX seed that gives 25% more young plants, 75% minimum germination in soil.

AAS award winner for great performance! Golden-yellow single and semi-double blooms that can be 6 to 9″ inches across.

Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Deadheading increases bloom. Blooms freely on vigorous plants. A wonderful cut flower. 4-6" blooms have golden petals with primrose tips surrounding a green center.

4-5" blooms of orange, golden yellow, bronze, chocolate, and various bicolors are produced all summer long. Cover seed lightly, as light is required for germination. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed.Surface sow 2...

4-6" whimsical blooms in shades of yellow, milk chocolate, bronze, and gold. Cover seed lightly, as light is required for germination. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed.Surface sow 2 weeks before last frost in groups...

Early-maturing, robust plants produce an abundance of blooms on strong stems. Cover seed lightly, as light is required for germination. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed.Surface sow 2 weeks before last frost in groups...

The wide, thick leaf blades are a bit more substantial than those of the other blues. Prairie Proud The Switch Grass 'Northwind', Panicum virgatum 'Northwind', is a very erect form and tolerates some snow load.

Water this grass regularly, mainly during the season when they are blooming, as you need to have well developed roots so that the grass can absorb enough nutrition from the soil. Use this plant as a specimen, for mass plantings, or plant next to ponds...

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Planting too early in the spring may cause the roots to rot. Weeping and Graceful Maiden Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus', is a 6-8 feet tall, graceful, clumping ornamental grass.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

Sweet Kate is an easy-to-grow perennial that produces a profusion of unusual deep-blue flowers from summer to fall. The purple iris like flowers are striking against the gold foliage.

The 24″ upright fronds take on an autumn color again in the fall. In spring, the new leaves of this evergreen start out a coppery pink, then in summer turn green, and finally in fall, turn a rust shade.

Let this lime green superstar make your shade garden shine. Heuchera Citronelle is a vigorous, clump-forming, compact coral bells cultivar. The chartreuse foliage will stand out in any shady garden, be it in a pot, garden bed, or as a mass planting.

Heuchera Caramel has purplish-red leaf undersides that offers an attractive contrast, along with white flowers float above the 12″ foliage in early to mid summer. Looks great in containers or as an edging.

Prefers part shade (particularly with afternoon shade) in the hot summers of the deep South. Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years. Remove stems of faded flower panicles to encourage continued bloom (bloom is more apt to repeat in cool summer climates...

Deer don't bother this grass, and it's easy to care for. Ornamental Grass with Stately Purple Plumes Purple Fountain Grass, Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', is an ornamental grass that is brilliant and beautiful year round.