Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia hirta (Native)

Black-eyed Susan is one of the easiest wildflowers to establish! Black-eyed Susan reseeds to return year after year. Prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Flowers from May to August.

Easy-to-grow
Blooms all summer
Good for sunny, moist sites and rain gardens

Height

12-36 Inches

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Spread

12-15 Inches

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
Songbirds
Upland Birds
Attributes
Native
Border or Bed
Naturalizing
Cut Flower
Exposure
Sun
Other Characteristics
Prairie Restoration
Easy-to-establish
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Moist
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