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Black-Eyed Susan

A profusion of vibrant flowers attract butterflies. Excellent cut flower, outstanding in the perennial garden or wildflower planting, and especially attractive with daylilies, daisies, asters and grasses. Allow to reseed in the garden. Heat tolerant.

Companion Plants

Marigold

Purple Fountain Grass

Salvia

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Black-Eyed Susan

  • Botanical name

    Rudbeckia hirta

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    36-48" (91-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Fiona B.'s collection
  • Iris J.'s collection