Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia Hirta - Black Eyed Susan

The Black-Eyed susan is a flowering plant native to North America that goes by the scientific name of Rudbeckia hirta and is a member of the Asteraceae family․ It is highly attractive to pollinators‚ especially the honey bee‚ the hummingbird, and butterflies (the monarch especially appears to love the Rudbeckia perennials)․

Colorful Flowers

These plants produce bright yellow‚ daisy-like flowers with dark brown or black center eyes‚ which can attract bees‚ butterflies, and other pollinators․ They bloom from early summer to fall․ The lanceolate leaves of the plant are hairy and range from 1 to 6 inches․ Black-Eyed Susan Thrives in Well-Drained Soil It blooms in full sun and well-drained soil, although it is found in many habitats, including poor soils, and is drought-tolerant. Easy to propagate and maintain‚ it has become one of the most widely known of garden flowers and a well-known landscaping wildflower․ Its common name refers to the rays' yellow color and the black coloration of the eye in the center․ Low-Maintenance Black-eyed Susan tolerates a wide range of soil and drought conditions‚ as well as partial shade‚ but grows best in full sun․ In the garden, it is used in mixed perennial beds and borders‚ wildflower gardens and meadows‚ and as an edging plant․ It is attractive to butterflies and bees‚ and is sometimes used in pollinator gardens․ Where To Plant If you decide to plant black-eyed susans in your garden‚ make sure that you select a variety that works in your region or environment․ They are hardy plants that do not require much care other than watering during a drought․

Black-Eyed Susan Thrives in Well-Drained Soil

Low-Maintenance

Where To Plant

If you decide to plant black-eyed susans in your garden‚ make sure that you select a variety that works in your region or environment․ They are hardy plants that do not require much care other than watering during a drought․

Plant bare-root stock as soon as it arrives, in well-drained soil with full to partial sun unless noted otherwise above. Water deeply once a week during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.

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