Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
ID: #1648647
Description
**Online orders are for local pickup only at our Lake Ann location. We do not ship plants. Select your pickup date at checkout. Orders must be placed at least 1 day before pickup, and plants will be ready by 10am on your selected date. Black-Eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia hirta ) is a classic native wildflower known for its golden-yellow petals and dark brown central cone. Beloved for its cheerful blooms and ability to thrive in tough conditions, this short-lived perennial or biennial is often one of the first native flowers to bloom in a new planting. It brings vibrant color, pollinator support, and easy maintenance to any sunny garden or meadow. Growing Requirements: Light: Full sun Soil: Average, well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy or clay soils Height: 2 to 3 feet tall Spacing: Space 12–18 inches apart Bloom Time: Early to late summer (June–September) Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 3–9 Features: Bright Yellow Blooms: Daisy-like flowers with golden petals and black centers bloom for weeks, adding warmth and color to summer landscapes. Long Bloom Period: Flowers appear early in the growing season and often continue through late summer with deadheading. Low Maintenance: Tolerant of drought, poor soil, and heat once established. Often reseeds to maintain a lasting presence in the garden. Ecological Benefits: Black-Eyed Susan is a magnet for pollinators—especially native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. It also serves as a larval host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. The seedheads that follow bloom attract goldfinches and other seed-eating birds, adding ecological value into fall. Landscape Uses: Perfect for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and prairie-style plantings. It pairs well with purple coneflower, bee balm, yarrow, and blazing star. Black-Eyed Susan is also an excellent early bloomer for native meadow mixes or erosion-prone areas, where it helps establish quick color and cover. Black-Eyed Susan is a staple native wildflower that’s as tough as it is beautiful—ideal for beginner gardeners, pollinator enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add dependable color to their full sun landscape.
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$8.00
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17 August 2026, 01:27 UTC
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