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Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks'
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Common Name: | Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
| Maximum Height | 0.4 m to 0.6 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An herb grows about 0.5 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The hairy leaves are ovate to ovate-lanceolate. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is a head (capitulum), with many ray flowers surrounding the central disc flowers. The ray flowers are bright golden-colored. The disc flowers are dark brown, forming a cone-shaped center. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Head / Capitulum |
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Others
| Master ID | 32757 |
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| Species ID | 7169 |
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