b'2023 NATIONAL GARDEN BUREAUS YEAR OF CROPS YEAR OF THE RUDBECKIAOrigin:Rudbeckias are North American natives. Its found in all 48 contigu-ous states as well as all 10 provinces of Canada.Family: AsteraceaeOther Names: ConeflowersHistory: As natives to North America, rudbeckias have been in the U.S. for a long time. But North American botanist John Bartram sent seeds of the native Rudbeckia to Ruope via Englishman Peter Collins. From there, Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) came across Rudbeckia seeds and named them after a teacher at Uppsala University in Sweden, Olof Rudbeck. Apparently, Rudbeckiasdue to their tall naturereflected Rudbecks tall stature, and the petals bore wit-ness that you shone among savants like the sun among the stars.Traits: Rudbeckias are known for rugged durability, extreme heat tolerance, and summer-long flower powerall of which make it one of the most popu-lar perennials sold in North America. State Flower: Rudbeckias are actually the official state flower of Maryland.Symbolism: Rudbeckias symbolize justice, resilience and encouragement. Basic Variety Types: There are a lot of popular rudbeckia species, including: rudbeckia hirta, rudbeckia fulgida, rudbeckia laciniata, rudbeckia grandiflora, rudbeckia maxima, rudbeckia occidentalis, rudbeckia triloba, rudbeckia mis-souriensis, rudbeckia subtomentosa and the rudbeckia amplexicaulis. Popular Varieties: A few of the most popular species on the market are:R. fulgida Goldsturm R. hirta Autumn ColorsR. fulgida Goldblitz R. hirta CappuccinoR. fulgida Little Goldstar R. hirta Cherokee SunsetR. fulgida American Gold Rush R. triloba Blackjack GoldR. grandiflora Sundance R. triloba Prairie GlowR. hirta Amarillo GoldDid You Know?: Leaving rudbeckia seed heads on to dry can attract birds, but, rudbeckias are actually deer-resistant! Breeders: Jung Seed, Pinetree, Brent and Beckys, Seeds N Such, Johnnys Selected Seeds, Brecks, Monrovia, Osborne Quality Seeds, Territorial Seed Company, Proven Winners, True Leaf Market, Botanical Interests, Gurneys, Harris Seeds, American Meadows, Silver Falls, McKenzie, Park Seed, Meadows Farms, Select Seeds, Rohrer Seeds, Hoss, Eden Brothers, Earl MaySources: National Garden Bureau36/ SEEDWORLD.COMFEBRUARY 2023'