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Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower

Rudbeckia hirta 'Luna'

 

 
Sunbeckia Luna Coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta 'Luna') at Sabellico Greenhouses

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower flowers

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Sunbeckia Luna Coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta 'Luna') at Sabellico Greenhouses

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower flowers

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Sunbeckia Luna Coneflower (Rudbeckia hirta 'Luna') at Sabellico Greenhouses

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower flowers

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  16 inches

Spacing:  14 inches

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  (annual)

Other Names:  Gloriosa Daisy, Black Eyed Susan

Group/Class:  Sunbeckia Series

Brand:  Proven Winners

Description:

Large, long lasting blooms rise above medium green foliage on this upright-mounded variety; deep golden yellow petals transition to crimson red in the center; a bee friendly addition to containers, beds and garden landscapes; minimal maintenance needed

Ornamental Features

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower has masses of beautiful gold daisy flowers with dark brown eyes and crimson centers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 14 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. This plant should not require much in the way of fertilizing once established, although it may appreciate a shot of general-purpose fertilizer from time to time early in the growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Sunbeckia® Luna Coneflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
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Flowers  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features
This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.

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