Black Eyed Susans have a long season of bloom and a sturdy, upright habit. The gold daisy-like flowers have a distinct dark brown central cone and are held on branching stems. Do not deadhead these cones if you want winter interest since the black seed heads remain attractive throughout the winter and the seeds provide a source of food for small birds.
A classic garden perennial, perfect for providing color in late summer and is especially showy in mass plantings.
Height:
24.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Rudbeckias like full sun, but they also will do well in partial shade. Plant them in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Remove spent flowers in order to stimulate continuous bloom. Plants will self-seed. If this is not desired, cut the plants back in fall. Rudbeckias are very easy to divide in the spring. They also make great cut flowers.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 1999
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2002
Height:
24.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Rudbeckias like full sun, but they also will do well in partial shade. Plant them in well-drained, not overly rich soil. Remove spent flowers in order to stimulate continuous bloom. Plants will self-seed. If this is not desired, cut the plants back in fall. Rudbeckias are very easy to divide in the spring. They also make great cut flowers.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 1999
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2002
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