| Common
Name: |
'Early Bird Gold' Black-Eyed Susan |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
Low maintenance, day length neutral beauty with golden petals and a deep brown cone sitting above deep green foliage. *Price plus $.25 royalty. VIRUS INDEXED AND NEGATIVE |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Grows up to 2' tall & spreads 18-24". Blooms early fall and into late summer; earlier and longer than any other Rudbeckia. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Great in any landscape or container. Also great for cut flowers. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 4 - 9 |
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| Culture: |
Prefers full sun, but will do well in partial shade. Use a well-drained soil. Remove spent flowers to stimulate continous bloom. Drought resistant once established. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Quart, gallon. |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue Culture & Division |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
No apparent pest problems. Powdery mildew may affect the leaves in hot, humid conditions if not in full sun with good air circulation. |
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