Flower Specifications
- Approximate seeds per pound: 1,710,000
- 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
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70F
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 pounds per acre
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Rudbeckia
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) - This familiar, yet gorgeous golden yellow wild flower is often seen growing in large colonies along highways, in fields, and in many natural settings. Black-Eyed Susan easily establishes from flower seed, and it produces clumping, stiff, upright plants that are short-lived. Black-Eyed Susans are native to the eastern United States, and they are probably the most common of all American wildflowers. They have the characteristic dark brown, domed center which is surrounded by bright, golden yellow petals. Black-Eye Susan thrives in most soils in full sun. It is a true sunshine worshiper that forgives neglect.
Black-Eyed Susan grows perfectly in gardens, in borders and in flower beds, and it is a great summer time bloomer. 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. Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but Black-Eyed Susans will reseed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed.
Sow Black-Eyed Susan wild flower seeds outdoors any time in the late fall or as early in the spring as the ground can be cultivated. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the Rudbeckia Hirta wild flower seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the seeds into the soil. Keep the Black-Eyed Susan wild flower seeds moist until germination. The Black-Eyed Susan plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The Black-Eyed Susan plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width. Black-Eyed Susan will not bloom much the first year the flower seed is sown. The following year will bring many more blooms. The seed is small, but it is considered to be very easy to grow. Black-Eyed Susan seed is a staple of any good wildflower seed mixture and the golden yellow blooms are a major color-maker in any wild flower garden.
Shaker Bottle With Seed Starting Matrix |
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Shake 'n Seed - We are now offering shaker bottles filled with our seed starting matrix: rich soil, gardening sand, water absorbing crystals, and starter fertilizer. This not only helps dispense your seed, but it gets it off to a great start! Simply remove lid from shaker bottle, add seed from packet, put back on lid, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds, and then shake your way to beautiful new plants! Use Shake 'n Seed over good quality soil, and then gently water to keep seed moist until it sprouts. Great for ground covers or mass planting flower seeds. |
