Description
Brighten your garden with Black-Eyed Susan. Plant this North American native wildflower for golden, daisy-like blooms all summer. Enjoy easy care, reliable color, and steady pollinator visits in full sun. Count on sturdy plants that handle heat and light drought once established.
Key Features
- Pollinator magnet: Draw bees, butterflies, and beneficials.
- Long season color: Flower from midsummer into fall.
- Drought tough: Tolerates dry spells once established.
- Less browsing: Foliage is often deer resistant.
- Cut-flower ready: Offer sturdy, cheerful stems.
- Naturalizes: Self-seeds lightly for meadow drifts.
- Easy care: Minimal staking and simple upkeep.
Applications
Edge sunny borders, build pollinator beds, and refresh cottage plantings. Pair with coneflower, asters, and ornamental grasses for layered color. Tuck into containers for a bright, seasonal pop on patios.
Specifications
- Type: Perennial or short-lived perennial (varies by zone)
- Botanical Name: Rudbeckia spp. (Black-Eyed Susan)
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Height: 18–36 in
- Spread: 12–24 in
- Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall
- Water: Moderate; let top inch dry between waterings
- Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9 (variety dependent)
- Flower Color: Golden yellow petals with dark centers
Plant in groups of three or more for impact. Deadhead to extend bloom, or leave seed heads for goldfinches and winter interest.