The Gloriosa Daisy is not native to the United States. However, the Black-Eyed Susan, the cultivar that was utilized in the development of this flower, is native. The Gloriosa Daisy was developed in the 1950’s by the Burpee Seed Company. They used colchicine, a poisonous alkaloid, to shock the chromosomes of the Black-Eyed Susan, thus producing this larger flower with a more vibrant depth of color. The Gloriosa Daisy is garden friendly and easy to grow. It provides a great cut flower and is a strong attractor of birds, bees and butterflies. It needs to be planted in an area that receives a wealthy amount of full sun. Being very drought tolerant, this flower loves heat and will grow tall without much water. If it gets too tall, it may need to be staked up. Planting the Gloriosa Daisy in partial shade will keep it from growing to its full potential. In certain growing climates this flower may act as a short lived perennial. In zones 7-10 this Daisy can be fall planted. 

• Common Name: Gloriosa Daisy
• Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Type: Flower
• Color: red,orange,yellow
• Cycle: Perennial
• Origin: Introduced
• Height: 12-36"
• Planting Season: Early Spring
• Bloom Season: Summer-Fall
• Germination: 7-30 Days
• Seeds Per Pound: 1,451,000
• Seeding Rate: 2