Rudbeckia - Rudbeckia hirta
b156 (Rudbeckia hirta)
Rudbeckia originates from North America and is well suited for cutting and drying. For the former it is best to wait until the stem has fully hardened.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | cut flower, somewhat resistant to slug damage, good for pollinators |
| Rudbeckia hirta | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 40 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.