Rudbeckia Seeds – Hirta Sahara

Rudbeckia Hirta ‘Sahara’ is a stunning garden flower known for its warm, earthy tones that range from copper and bronze to soft rose and amber. This easy-to-grow variety produces large daisy-like blooms that attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Perfect for garden borders, flower beds, and containers, Rudbeckia ‘Sahara’ provides long-lasting color throughout the summer and early fall.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant

• Variety Name: Hirta Sahara

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy with multiple flower heads

• Bloom Size: 2–4 inches across

• Height: 18–24 inches tall

• Maturity: Blooms approximately 90–100 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–6: Start indoors February–April or sow outdoors May–June

  • Zones 7–9: Sow outdoors March–May or in late summer for next year’s bloom

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Regular but moderate; avoid overwatering

• Uses: Ideal for garden borders, beds, cut flower arrangements, and pollinator gardens