Terra Nova
Rudbeckia 'Little Henry' (36 cell half tray)
Displays the same charming blooms of 'Henry Eilers', but it is one third shorter! Still good for cut flowers, but now fits well into the average landscape. This narrow, upright grower makes a great specimen in the border. The very appealing quilled, gold flowers bloom summer until frost.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 36″ / 24″ / 48″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): July, August, September, October
| US Patent # | PP23590 |
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Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Rudbeckia |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
| Species | hirta, tribola |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial, or short lived perennial treated as annual.
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| Format | Perennial Plugs |
| Plug Care | Transplant within 2 weeks of arrival. |
| Netting / Staking | No |
| Temperature Range | 25-95F |
| Spacing | 9-12" |
| Soil Preference | Well drained soil of average fertility. |
| Day Length | Obligate long day |
| Pinching | No |
| When to Plant |
In fall, 2-4 weeks before first frost in warmer zones, or in spring around the last frost date.
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| Harvesting |
Cut when flowers are open and stems are stiff. Flowers cut too early may wilt. Keep flowers cut to encourage additional blooms.
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| Post Harvest Care | Holding solution in the cooler. |
| Diseases / Insects | Generally pest free |
| Bailey's Notes |
Rudbeckia hirta can perennialize in some locations, but it generally treated as an annual. They need long days to flower. When planted under short days they will grow roots and leaves and then flower as the days increase in length. Best stem length will come from plants that are established under short days and then allowed to flower as summer progresses.
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| Resources |
NC State Extension Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-Eyed Susan) USDA Black-Eyed Susan Plant Guide University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Rudbeckia Hirta Fact Sheet |
Order Minimums and Tray Sizes
All TERRA NOVA® plugs are grown in a 36 cell half tray. The minimum order is 6 total half trays (an combination of varieties).
Orders for multiple ship weeks must be placed separately.
Patents & Plant Tags
Unauthorized propagation of varieties that are patented is strictly prohibited.
If you are purchasing these plugs with the intent to resell them, you must also purchase tags. Upon adding items to your cart, you will be prompted to add tags for each plant in the order, at the cost of $0.13 per tag. This is applied to your entire order.