400 Black-Eyed Susan Seeds | Heirloom Non-GMO Wildflower for Garden Planting

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a beloved North American wildflower known for its bright golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark, cone-shaped center. These cheerful blooms light up gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas from midsummer through early fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. As an heirloom and non-GMO variety, this wildflower is a wonderful choice for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, wildflower meadows, and cut flower arrangements.

Black-Eyed Susan is easy to grow from seed and thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it a favorite for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Its long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems provide season-long color and make excellent cut flowers. This versatile wildflower also works well in borders, containers, and prairie-style plantings.

Plant Features

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
• Bright golden-yellow flowers with dark brown centers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators
• Long bloom season from summer to early fall
• Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial often grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 24 to 36 inches
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Black-Eyed Susan seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 7 to 30 days at temperatures around 70°F. Once seedlings have a few sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.

These wildflowers are low-maintenance once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots develop, then reduce watering as plants become drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or leave seed heads in place for birds and self-seeding. Black-Eyed Susan performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, and it rarely requires fertilizer.

What's Included

400 Black-Eyed Susan seeds (Rudbeckia hirta), heirloom and non-GMO, for garden planting.