200+ Black Eyed Susan Mix Flower Seeds-Rubeckia Hirtia- Golden Coneflower-Rustic dwarf Mix--B333
Description:
Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a North American flowering plant in the sunflower family, native to Eastern and Central North America and naturalized in the Western part of the continent as well as in China. They tend to blanket open fields, often surprising the passerby with their golden-yellow beauty.
Scientific name: Rudbeckia hirta
The “black eye” is named for the dark, brown-purple centers of its daisy-like flower heads. The plants can grow to over 3 feet tall, with leaves of 6 inches, stalks over 8 inches long and flower diameter of 2 to 3 inches. Butterflies, bees, and a variety of insects are attracted to the flowers for the nectar. As they drink the nectar, they move pollen from one plant to another, causing it to grow fruits and seeds that can move about easily with the wind. These plants bloom from June to October. Note that they can be territorial in that they tend to squash out other flowers growing near them. Black-eyed Susans are good for cut flowers; they also work well for borders or in containers.
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 are not too dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches