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.

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• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
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