Rudbeckia hirta Becky Orange

Black-eyed Susan (Becky Series Orange)

WhatsApp
Vibrant orange coneflowers with dark centers, drought-tolerant garden favorite. Ideal for pollinators and cut flowers.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Sun pets Pet Friendly
info

Plant Details

Common Name Black-eyed Susan (Becky Series Orange)
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rudbeckia
Species Hirta
Variety Becky Series Orange
Origin North America
Blooming Summer to Autumn, continuous blooming if deadheaded
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerant of poor soils but prefers moderate fertility.

water_drop
Watering

Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best blooms. 6+ hours direct light daily.

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer at planting time, avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces flowering.

content_cut
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; cut back in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
4000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1500 – 3600
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
15% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
local_hospital

Common Problems

Something wrong with your Rudbeckia hirta Becky Orange? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Rudbeckia hirta Becky Yellow
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Rudbeckia hirta Becky Yellow

Black-eyed Susan

account_treeAsteraceae location_onNorth America

from $24
check_circleIn Stock
yard2-3 in
Rudbeckia hirta Becky Cinnamon Bicolor
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
account_treeAsteraceae location_onNorth America

info Price unavailable

Rudbeckia hirta
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Rudbeckia hirta

Black-eyed Susan

account_treeAsteraceae location_onNorth America

from $24
check_circleIn Stock
yard2-3 in
Rudbeckia laciniata
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Rudbeckia laciniata

Cut-leaved Coneflower / Green-headed Coneflower

account_treeAsteraceae location_onNorth America

info Price unavailable

favorite