Black-Eyed Susan (1/4 lb)

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a native North American wildflower with yellow daisy-like blooms and dark centers, sold as a 1/4 lb bag covering about 1,000 sq ft.

At a glance

• Variety: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), open pollinated
• Type: Native biennial wildflower
• Coverage: 1/4 lb covers approx. 1,000 sq ft broadcast (approx. 215,457 seeds)
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 12"
• Height at maturity: 24" to 36"
• USDA zones: 3 to 9

Best for

• Pollinator gardens that attract butterflies and beneficial insects
• Native and wildflower meadows
• Cut-flower gardens
• Low-maintenance full-sun beds
• Naturalizing large areas

How to grow

Sow in spring at 1/16" deep in well-draining soil; germination takes 7 to 30 days. Thin to 12" apart and grow in full sun with moderate water. These adaptable wildflowers perform well with little attention and bloom from summer into fall.

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