Black-Eyed Susan
The Black-Eyed Susan prefers full sun, but can tolerate shaded areas. When planted in a location that provides more shade, this flower can grow but it will not produce large blooms and the plants may be long and leggy. This flower can flourish in almost any kind of soil as long as it is well-drained. It is an easily grown flower that will often reseed itself if the seeds make direct contact with the soil. The Black-Eyed Susan is very drought resistant and makes an exceptional cut flower. Depending on which zone this flower is planted in it can act as either an annual or perennial. In zones 7-10 it can be fall planted. This flower is a late summer bloomer, coming into bloom between the end July and the end of August. Early spring blooms are not common with the Black-Eyed Susan.
- Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan
- Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta
- Type: Native Flower
- Color: yellow
- Cycle: Annual
- Origin: Native
- Height: 24-36"
- Planting Season: Early Spring
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Germination: 7-30 Days
- Seeds Per Pound: 1,710,000
- Seeding Rate: 2
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.