Black Eyed Susan
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BLACK EYED SUSAN

#1348 | Rudbeckia hirta L.

Summary

Black-eyed Susan is an annual or short lived perennial herb that can be found in most all of the states in the U.S. Black-eyed Susan is probably the most widely found wildflower and most recognizable wildflower with the bright yellow petals and dark brown spherical disks. Black-eyed Susan has proven to be a drought tolerant, winter hardy species that is resistant to virtually all insects and diseases. Once established and the plants are allowed to continually reseed from the preceding crop; the stand may perpetuate itself indefinitely. Best growth is on sandy, well drained sites but the species can be found growing on a wide range of soil types and conditions.

Plant Characteristics
Taxonomy

Zone

Regional Growing Zone
1 - Northwest Coastal, 5 - Midwest, 6 - Northeast Lakes, 9 - Southeast, 10 - South Florida, 11 - South Texas, 12 - Southwest
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Temperature Zone
Warm, Cool, Transitional

Plant Characteristics

Height
18" - 36"
Leaf Color
Green
Growing Cycle
Biennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun, Shade, Partial Sun

Plant Information

Planting Season
Fall - Spring
Plant Depth
0.0625"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination
70° F
Establishment
Easy

Seed Information

Seeds Per Pound
1,500,000
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Rudbeckia
Species
Rudbeckia hirta L.

Coverage Area & Available Sizes

COVERAGE: 0.75 oz/1000 sq ft or 2 lbs/acre

AVAILABLE SIZES:

Applications

Landscaping

Pollinator Beneficial Plants

Prairie

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