The state flower of Maryland has 2"–4" daisy-like flowers with orange/yellow petals. This beautiful, heirloom rudbeckia blooms over a long period; at least 8 weeks; winter seed cones supply food for birds, too. Great cut flower. North American native wildflower; may re-seed itself and is an excellent addition to wildflower areas.

 

Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta

Family: Asteraceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Short-lived perennial in USDA zones 3–7, but usually treated as an annual, because it does not reliably come back year after year. May self-sow.

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12"–24" wide

Variety Information: 2"–4" wide, yellow flowers with a purplish-brown center.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant