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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Central United States

Native

Introduced

Rudbeckia hirtaRudbeckia hirta

Black Eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Wild Black-eyed Susan

In Stock: 3.132 lb (Total:3.132lb)

Rudbeckia hirta

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Details

Germination:

89%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,089,000

Quantity:

3.13 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835739

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Central United States

Native

Introduced

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, is a captivating native wildflower that brings a splash of cheerful brightness to gardens, landscapes, and bouquets. Endemic to the central United States, this versatile plant can thrive as an annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial depending on its growing conditions. Celebrated for its vibrant, daisy-like yellow to orange-yellow blooms with striking dark brown centers, it grows on sturdy, upright stems that reach 1-3 feet tall. The hairy, lance-shaped leaves add a unique texture, while the plant's attractiveness to pollinators and resilience to drought make it a favorite for eco-conscious gardeners. Black-Eyed Susan is a pivotal early marker in prairie and savanna plantings, offering sustenance and habitat to butterflies, bees, and the larval host for the Silvery Checkerspot. Suitable for USDA Zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun and various soil types, requiring low maintenance. Ideal for borders, meadows, and cottage gardens, this beloved specimen is deer-resistant and guaranteed to flourish, self-seeding for continuous charm year after year.