Rudbeckia Hirta – Black-Eyed Susan

Native to the U.S.A.
Perennial.
Native to eastern U.S. it is a very popular wild flower in America. Black-Eyed Susan features bright yellow petals with a distinctive brown-purple dome center. Easy to grow, even forgiving neglect. Good in gardens, flower beds, borders, mixtures, road sides, open fields. A natural in native and wildflower gardens. It is also excellent for low maintanance gardens. It will grow in most regions of the United States. Drought tolerant. Excellent cut flower with a long vase life. State flower of Maryland. It is attractive to bees, butterflies, as well as being deer resistant. A beautiful variety to add to your landscape!
Sowing: Direct sow seed 1/16 of an inch deep in full sun to partial shade in spring, summer, anf fall in well drained soil. Or start indoors before last frost. Water regularly until established. Then water requirements are dry to average
Spacing: 18-24 inches Height: 2-3 feet Zones: 5-10 a
Blooms: Summer-Fall Soil: any from sand to clay; moderate fertility; well drained Germination: 7-30 days
Moisture: Dry to average Light: Full sun to partial shade
Information: Self sows freely. Found naturally on dry plains, road sides, and prairies.