I guess it could be. Hirtas can sprout at low temps. Last year cherry brandy germinated first for me, though I think it was March.

Karen

Rudbeckia hirta.

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The next leaves will be fuzzy and in cold weather, might have a tinge of purple to them.

thanks for the pic, Token.
That sprout is so cute!
I'm not sure about mine, 6 days just is too quick, esp with weather below freezing.
But they don't look like weeds.
Maybe some seed got into the bagged soil.
I'll just wait and see.

Ellen, sounds like you might not see that sprout again for a long time. 2 feet of snow on the eastern seaboard! Yikes! Makes our 5-7" predictions sound pretty tame.

Karen

Wow, Ellen that is early. I am curious if the sprout makes it.

Karen

8-12 inches in New York City, probably same where I live.

Heck, after that last whammer of about 2 feet a month or so ago, this ain't nothing!