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

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