Perennials
Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'
Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy
Flowers vary through yellow, gold, orange and bronze-red shades with dark centers. A short-lived perennial often grown as an annual; return is not guaranteed. Garden uses include containers, cut flowers and summer borders. Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 20–23 in. tall × 10–12 in. wide
- Water
- Low to moderate once established
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9
- Bloom
- Yellow, gold, orange and bronze-red; midsummer–fall.
Sizes & prices
- #1$16.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerates dry spells once established.
- Wet soil
- Provide drainage; avoid soggy crowns.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
- Deer & rabbits
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Native range
- Native range / parentage
- Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Growing & care
- Flowers
- Deadhead for continued bloom or leave some heads for seed.
- Longevity
- May self-seed; seedlings can vary.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: F. D. Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.