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These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.

Rudbeckia hirta Claire 'Orange F1', commonly sold as Black-eyed Susan 'Orange F1', is a compact seed-grown rudbeckia selected for uniform habit and bright orange color. The tidy plant reaches about 10 to 14 inches tall with close spacing around 12 inches, making it useful in containers, edging, and summer beds where older black-eyed Susans may feel too tall. Its pollen-free flowers keep the central eye cleaner and help the display last longer.

Use it where you want a strong orange daisy look in a small, easy-to-repeat plant. The flowers begin in late spring and can continue into fall with good care, giving patios, entry beds, low borders, and mass plantings a long season of warm color. The compact branching habit suits pots and mixed planters, while the black-eyed Susan background brings familiar prairie style to formal and casual designs alike.

Plant Rudbeckia hirta Claire 'Orange F1' in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate moisture. The plant has been noted for heat tolerance, disease tolerance, and strong garden performance, but it still benefits from regular watering while roots establish. Avoid overly wet soil, especially in containers, and keep fertilizer modest so growth stays compact instead of soft. In many climates it is best used as a long-blooming annual or short-lived perennial.

Deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant tidy and encourage more buds, though you can leave late stems if you like a natural look. Good airflow helps limit foliar disease, and deer usually avoid the rough foliage. Pollinators may visit the flowers, and the bright color is easy to combine with blue salvia, purple verbena, ornamental grasses, lantana, and compact coreopsis. With sun and drainage, this AAS-winning selection gives you cheerful orange color in a neat, low package.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 10-14"
• Spread: 12-12"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil, Rabbits
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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