Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun, partial
Height: 1' - 3'
Spacing: 1'
Bloom time: June, July, August, September
Bloom color: Yellow
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Dry, medium, most
Biannual
Deer resistant: yes
Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Finches like seedheads; Larval host for Gorgone checkerspot butterfly, Pearl crescent, Silvery checkerspot, Wavy-lined emerald
Landscaping tips: Deadheading will extend bloom period, Good for early plantings because they live their life cycles quickly and then allow other perennials to take over as they grow; fast grower, good container plants, good in naturalized plantings, perennial borders;
Other notes: annual or biannual, self-sowing, hairs on stems can be irritating and cause rash so wearing gloves is recommended
Rudbeckia hirta
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun, partial
Height: 1' - 3'
Spacing: 1'
Bloom time: June, July, August, September
Bloom color: Yellow
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Dry, medium, most
Biannual
Deer resistant: yes
Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Finches like seedheads; Larval host for Gorgone checkerspot butterfly, Pearl crescent, Silvery checkerspot, Wavy-lined emerald
Landscaping tips: Deadheading will extend bloom period, Good for early plantings because they live their life cycles quickly and then allow other perennials to take over as they grow; fast grower, good container plants, good in naturalized plantings, perennial borders;
Other notes: annual or biannual, self-sowing, hairs on stems can be irritating and cause rash so wearing gloves is recommended
Rudbeckia hirta
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun, partial
Height: 1' - 3'
Spacing: 1'
Bloom time: June, July, August, September
Bloom color: Yellow
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Dry, medium, most
Biannual
Deer resistant: yes
Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Finches like seedheads; Larval host for Gorgone checkerspot butterfly, Pearl crescent, Silvery checkerspot, Wavy-lined emerald
Landscaping tips: Deadheading will extend bloom period, Good for early plantings because they live their life cycles quickly and then allow other perennials to take over as they grow; fast grower, good container plants, good in naturalized plantings, perennial borders;
Other notes: annual or biannual, self-sowing, hairs on stems can be irritating and cause rash so wearing gloves is recommended