Rudbeckia - Hirta Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

40+ Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, is a cheerful and vibrant plant that brings warmth to any garden with its shorter 2 foot high plants, golden yellow petals and dark, cone-shaped centers. 

This easy-to-grow flower is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in poor soil conditions, making it a favourite among gardeners who prefer low-maintenance plants. Its long-blooming season provides colour from mid-summer through fall, and it also attracts a variety of pollinators like bees and butterflies. This versatile beauty is perfect for garden borders, wildflower meadows, and cut flower arrangements.

• Attracts pollinators

• Low maintenance

• Long blooming

• Drought tolerant

• Easy to grow

Plant Details:

• Perennial: zone 3

• Height: 24 inches

• Sun requirements: Full sun, afternoon shade ideal

• Planting spacing: 30–45 cm / 12–18 inches

Growing Instructions:

• Indoors (recommended): Pre-chill seeds for 30 days, beginning 16 weeks before last frost. Start seeds indoors 9–12 weeks before the last frost.

• Outdoors: Direct sow in fall or late winter when soil can be worked. 

• Depth to plant seed: Barely cover the seeds, as they require light to germinate.

Germination:

• Requires heat: moderate heat aids in germination.

• Germination time: 7–15 days.