{"id":12881,"date":"2024-03-30T13:55:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T17:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12881"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:16:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:16:02","slug":"rudbeckia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/rudbeckia\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Rudbeckia Varieties to Grow in Your Virginia Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is a standout summer perennial that&#8217;s perfect for gardens in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/?region=virginia\">Virginia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/harpers-ferry\/\">West Virginia<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/?region=maryland\">Maryland. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here in Virginia, this hardy plant thrives in our warm summer climate, producing abundant daisy-like flowers in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and even deep reds and burnt umbers. Each flower is capped by a large, dark seed head that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/bringing-butterflies-to-the-backyard\/\">bees and butterflies love!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the best results, plant Rudbeckia in full sun, as even partial shade can limit its flower production. These cheerful blooms also make excellent cut flowers to brighten your home. Among the many varieties of Rudbeckia, the \u2018Goldstrum\u2019 stands out\u2014not only for its vibrant blooms but also for being native to Virginia, making it a natural choice for local gardeners.<\/p>\n<h2>Rudbeckia Varieties Available at Meadows Farms<\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the rudbeckia listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/\">Please call your local Meadows Farms<\/a>\u00a0for other varieties or special requests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is a standout summer perennial that&#8217;s perfect for gardens in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Here in Virginia, this hardy plant thrives in our warm summer climate, producing abundant daisy-like flowers in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and even deep reds and burnt umbers. 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