Days To Germination:  5-10 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Seed: 4 inches
Spacing, Plant: 12-16 inches
Plant Height: 12-36 inches
Light:  Full Sun /Part Sun

SOWING: Seeds can be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last spring frost. Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/8 inch. Grows in moderate to dry  soil.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 12-16 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.

GERMINATION: 5-10 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

GROWING TIPS: For earliest bloom, start in a sunny window 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Keep plants moderately moist.

DAISY
Gloriosa
Rudbeckia hirta

Perennial (Permanent plant). A bright, compact plant producing 5 to 7 inch flowers. These flowers are more than DOUBLE the size of traditional varieties. The golden-yellow flowers have red and orange markings. The centers are a dark burgundy dome-shaped. A wonderful sight when planted en masse or in the back of flower gardens. Easy to grow. Attracts birds and butterflies.

• Plant Height: 12-36 inches
• Sunlight: Full Sun/Part Sun
• Bloom Period: Summer to Fall