Add a splash of cheerful sunshine to your garden with the classic Black-Eyed Susan. This beloved North American native wildflower is adored for its radiant, golden-yellow petals that surround a dark, chocolate-brown center. A true garden workhorse, it blooms profusely from summer all the way through fall, providing a long-lasting and vibrant display. Black-Eyed Susans are incredibly easy to grow, tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and will readily self-seed to create a beautiful, naturalized meadow look year after year.
⭐ What you'll love
- Iconic, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that provide a burst of cheerful color.
- An exceptionally long bloom season, providing color from summer through fall.
- A magnet for a wide variety of native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- A very hardy and low-maintenance plant that is perfect for beginner gardeners.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Biennial/Short-lived Perennial (readily self-seeds)
- Height: 24-36 inches
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year, or first if started early.
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For first-year blooms, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Otherwise, direct sow outdoors in late fall or early spring.
- Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold stratification is recommended for best results.
- Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade.
- Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
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- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Time Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
Cottage Garden Plans
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