Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Rudbeckia hirta Sunbeckia 'Luna'
Luna Black-Eyed Susan
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 14 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Bright golden yellow flowers with a red ring surrounding a brown center
- Foliage color
- Deep green slightly hairy lance shaped leaves forming a compact mound
- Bloom time
- Early summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate moisture
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain tidy growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 9 to 11 grown as an annual in cooler climates
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies
About this plant
Rudbeckia hirta Sunbeckia 'Luna' forms a dense mound of coarse, deep green leaves with a slightly hairy surface that provides a sturdy base through the growing season. From late spring into early fall, large daisy like flowers open in golden yellow with a burnished red near the center, surrounding a dark chocolate brown cone that remains prominent as the petals expand outward.
Derived from a North American prairie species, this cultivated selection was developed for extended flowering and strong garden performance. In borders, containers, and mass plantings, 'Luna' delivers sustained summer color and bold texture in sunny displays.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
