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.