Black-Eyed Susan Seeds - Yellow Wildflower, Native Pollinator (25 Seeds)

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a beloved native wildflower known for its bright yellow petals and dark brown centers. These cheerful, daisy-like blooms light up gardens and meadows from summer into fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Black-Eyed Susan is a versatile plant that works beautifully in wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is a short-lived perennial often grown as an annual, and it readily self-seeds to return year after year.

Easy to grow from seed, Black-Eyed Susan thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soil conditions. Its vibrant flowers and sturdy stems also make it a favorite for cut flower arrangements.

Plant Features

• Bright yellow petals with prominent dark brown centers
• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
• Long bloom season from summer to fall
• Excellent for wildflower meadows and naturalized areas
• Good choice for cut flowers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Plant Type: Short-lived perennial, often grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Black-Eyed Susan seeds outdoors in spring after the danger of frost has passed, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-30 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Once seedlings are established, thin them to the recommended spacing.

Black-Eyed Susan is low-maintenance and thrives in full sun. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish, then reduce watering as they become more drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave some seed heads for birds and self-seeding.

What's Included

25 Black-Eyed Susan seeds.