200 Adobe Orange Coneflower Seeds - Rudbeckia hirta for Pollinator Gardens

Adobe Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta) is a vibrant wildflower known for its striking orange petals surrounding a dark central cone. This easy-to-grow perennial, often treated as an annual or biennial, adds a bold splash of color to borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Its daisy-like blooms attract butterflies and bees, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly landscape.

With 200 seeds, you can create a stunning display or share with fellow gardeners. Adobe Orange Coneflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it tolerates drought once established. Whether used in mass plantings or as a companion to other prairie plants, this coneflower delivers reliable color and ecological benefits.

Plant Features

• Vibrant orange petals with a prominent dark cone
• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Excellent for cut flowers and wildflower gardens
• Self-seeds readily under favorable conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial (often grown as annual/biennial)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average to dry soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Planting & Care

Sow Adobe Orange Coneflower seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 7-21 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to 12-18 inches apart. For direct sowing, scatter seeds and thin to desired spacing.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Once established, they are relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave seed heads for birds and self-seeding. Adobe Orange Coneflower performs best in full sun and well-drained soil; avoid overly rich or wet conditions.

What's Included

200 Adobe Orange Coneflower seeds (Rudbeckia hirta).