Rudbeckia Indian Summer

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Author Message   Goswimmin  My Weather My Garden Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 07:29 pm EST :    This Rudbeckia Hirta, Indian Summer, decided to grow in the space vacated by a tomato on my dock. After I pulled up the dying tomato I noticed a very vigorous plant coming up with very hairy leaves. I was not sure what it was. The flower buds were just enormous so I did not suspect a Rudbeckia at all. The seed must have blown in or come from my compost pile. The flower is as big as a bread and butter plate. It has 4 buds on it. I really think it may be an annual the way it grew and flowered in just a very short time. I want to collect the seeds and give it it's own space next year so the tomato can come back to that sunny spot. Mary/Gainesville, GA Goswimmin - Georgia, Zone "7b"   Kniphofia  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Garden My Time Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 05:57 pm EST :    Now that's a plant worth anyone's space! Kniphofia - Maine, Zone "4"   Sunnyday2day  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Weather My Garden Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 08:51 pm EST :    They sure say "Summer!" That's a lovely pic, Mary. Sunnyday2day - Tanya-Michigan, Zone "5"   Lovinlife  Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 10:58 am EST :    I love that one. I had four of them last summer, but they were killed during winter. Lucky you, to have a volunteer. Much prettier than a tomato (grin). Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"   Seil  My Weather My Time Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 09:49 pm EST :    Those are wonderful. Don't you love it when you find surprises like this in the garden. Seil - Michigan, Zone "6"

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