Name: Black Eyed Susan Seeds (Dwarf) - Rustic Mix
Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Season: Spring, Fall
Plant Type: Naturalizing North American Native, Rich Hues of Yellow with Gold, Bronze, and Mahogany Blooms, Daisy-like Flowers with Dark Center, Herbaceous Habit
Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Fast Growing, Extended Bloom Time, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden
Color: Yellow, Orange, Red
Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days
Plant Height: 19 inches
Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

WHEN TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDS

Black Eyed Susans do best when the soil temperature is at 70°F - which is between March and May for most of the U.S.

WHERE TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDS

Black Eyed Susans thrive in full-sun conditions. They also do well in a wide-range of from clay to loam. If you have sandy soil prone to drying out, amend the soil with organic matter.

HOW TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDS

The first step when planting Black Eyed Susans is to Cold Stratify your seeds. This can be achieved by planting several weeks before your final frost, or simulating these conditions in your refrigerator several weeks before planting. Broadcast sow directly onto the surface of the soil and compress them down, leaving the seeds uncovered.

HOW TO CARE FOR BLACK EYED SUSANS

Be sure to remove faded and dying flowers to extend the blooming period. If Black Eyed Susans are deadheaded, a second bloom may appear in the fall.