Black-Eyed Susan Yellow Wildflower Seeds

Black-Eyed Susan Yellow Flower Seeds (Rudbeckia Hirta), Biennial, Wildflower

Minimum 25 seeds per package

This familiar, yet gorgeous golden yellow wildflower is often seen growing in large colonies along highways, in fields, and in many natural settings. Black-Eyed Susan easily establishes from seeds, and it produces clumping, stiff, upright plants that are short-lived.

Butterflies of many species are attracted to its bright blooms. It grows in all regions of North America in any soil from sand to clay, but it must have full sun. Black-eyed Susan care includes deadheading to prolong the bloom season, but the plants will re-seed themselves readily if you leave dead blooms on the plant.

Season: Biennial

USDA Zones: 3 - 9

Height: 24 inches

Bloom Season: Late summer and fall

Bloom Color: Golden yellow

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Any soils that is not too dry

Deer Resistant: Yes

Temperature: 70F

Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days

Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches

In spring prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil. Press the seeds on the soil but do not cover. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Black-Eyed Susan plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The plant forms a clump that will reach 12 inches in width. Considered a biennial, it will not bloom much the first year the flower seeds are sown. The following year will bring many more blooms. The seed is small, but it is considered to be very easy to grow.

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