Re: Rudbeckias and Coreopsis
B. Luby wrote:
>
> Sorry if this was covered before, but HELP!
>
> Due to the excellent summer (warm weather like
> we've never had) all flowers, that only last month
> were tiny plants, are now in full bloom, and I'm
> trying to record what came up where, in preparation
> for next summer.
>
> Problem is that I went on buying spree early on,
> and did not put plant tags near plants AND friends
> gifted me with plants - again no tags, just suggestions
> about names.
>
> Now, I have a mystery plant - tall (20") graceful stems.
> Flowers have long yellow petals with 'sprinkles' of black and brown
> in centre. Has to be either Coreopsis or Rudbeckia?
>
> How to tell difference between Rudbeckia hirta and Rudbeckia fulgida?
>
> I have tried many plant websites
> and cannot find clear photographs that
> identifies characteristics that differentiate one from
> the other.
>
> Appreciate suggestions!
>
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Coreopsis has small blossoms (mine are finished blooming - I think the
heat did them in) and finely cut leaves. What are the leaves of your
mystery plant like?
Good luck in your plant ID!
Betty
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