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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Rudbeckia hirta Sunbeckia 'Luna'

Luna Black-Eyed Susan

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Early summer to fall

Find this plant

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.

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