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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Yellow with brown centre
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Trade name information:
Series: SmileyZ™
Trade Name: Sparkling
Cultivar name: 'Sparkling SileyZ'
Common names
  • Black Eyed Susan

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Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2019-09-04
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2019-09-04

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