Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Landscape Focus
A fast-establishing seasonal color perennial used as a filler and pollinator plant in new prairie plantings.
Plant Details
Soil Type: Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height: 1' - 3'
Spacing: 12" - 18"
Bloom Color: Yellow with dark center
Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
Root Type: Fibrous
Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators, Bird Seed, Deer Resistant
Plant Description
Black Eyed Susan is a short-lived perennial or biennial that blooms heavily in its first years, making it ideal for establishing color in new plantings. It tolerates poor soils and drought once established. This species reseeds readily, helping maintain populations over time. Deadheading can reduce reseeding if desired.
Black Eyed Susan
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