Growing Rudbeckia in Your Houston, Texas Garden

Rudbeckia are the perfect choice for both the beginner and the experienced gardener in Houston, Texas. They are easy to grow, with a variety of lovely colors to choose from, and can be used to create many different types of gardens. Rudbeckia do well in mixed borders and cottage gardens, and also last for a long time as cut flowers. They also do very well (and look beautiful) in dried flower arrangements. You can choose from single or double blooms, and colors that include yellow, orange, bronze and russet. Looking to add color to your Houston, Texas garden? Try some of the Rudbeckia varieties below.

Goldilocks. This perennial Rudbeckia flowers in beautiful orange and yellow double blooms that have a black center. Plant them in full sun or partial shade in April and May, and they will bloom from midsummer through fall. These Rudbeckia do very well in containers, and are a great choice for Houston, Texas mixed borders. They are also self-seeding.

Hot Chocolate. These Rudbeckia have positively stunning flowers of burgundy and gold, with dark brown centers that are dark red in the center. Plant them in full sun in April and May, preferably in well-drained soil, and they will bloom in your Houston, Texas garden from summer through the middle of fall. These Rudbeckia are self-seeding, and are a terrific choice for an accent plant for your Houston, Texas garden.

Irish Eyes. A striking choice for your Houston, Texas garden, these Rudbeckia are gold with green centers. They flower from early summer through early fall, and will bring butterflies to your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in full sun in late spring, and expect heights of almost three feet. They are deer resistant, drought tolerant, and self-seeding, too. These Rudbeckia have long stems, which make them a good choice for arrangements.

Moreno. Plant this Rudbeckia in full to partial sun in your Houston, Texas garden and enjoy its blooms from summer through early fall. They have mahogany centers with gold flowers edged in orange, and will bring butterflies to your Houston, Texas garden. These Rudbeckia do very well in containers, and are also beautiful when used in flower arrangements. They are also self-seeding.

Prairie Sun. This All-American Selection winner has six inch flowers of gold and yellow with green centers. These Rudbeckia are repeat bloomers, and their gorgeous flowers will draw butterflies to your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in full to partial sun in either late March or April, and they will bloom in the summer and fall. This is another long-stemmed Rudbeckia that is wonderful for flower arrangements.

Sonora. The rust and gold colored flowers of this Rudbeckia will attract lots of butterflies to your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in full sun to partial shade, preferably in well-drained soil, and enjoy their blooms all summer. These Rudbeckia are a terrific choice as an accent plant in your Houston, Texas garden; they also do very well in containers.

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