Rudbeckia Irish Eyes

Seeds per packet: 80

The unique charm of the Rudbeckia ‘Irish Eyes’. With its radiant golden-yellow petals surrounding a distinct bright green center, this Gloriosa Daisy hybrid offers an enchanting display of nature’s beauty. Whether you wish to beautify your garden or fill a vase indoors, its blooms serve as an outstanding cut flower, and the seeds provide winter intrigue. Though often a short-lived perennial, the ‘Irish Eyes’ might surprise you by making appearances for several seasons or through self-seeding. This adaptable flower thrives in diverse conditions, being drought-resistant once established and versatile in its sun exposure and soil needs. Beyond its visual appeal, the plant doubles as a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, breathing life and activity into your garden space.

Key Features:

• Vivid Blooms: Large golden-yellow petals with a captivating bright green eye.
• Versatile Growth: Suitable for full sun to partial shade environments.
• Soil Flexibility: Grows in normal, sandy, or clay soils with a range of pH from neutral to alkaline to acid.
• Moisture Tolerance: Adaptable to average, dry, or moist soil conditions.
• Extended Blooming: From mid-summer through mid-fall.
• Lush Foliage: Features deep green leaves.
• Garden Benefits: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Resilience: Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Multipurpose Use: Ideal for borders, containers, and as cut or dried flowers.
• Tolerant Nature: Shows drought resistance once well-established.
• Growth Dimensions: Stands tall at 27-31 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches.
• Rapid Growth: Exhibits a fast growth rate.