Golden Yellow Blooms

The golden yellow blooms of the Black-Eyed Susan are a true garden highlight, providing a bright pop of color all season long. These cheerful biennials, grown from seeds, are perfect for adding a splash of sunshine to any outdoor space. Their vibrant petals attract butterflies and bees, making them a lively addition to your garden.

Drought Tolerance

Black Eyed Susan plants are incredibly resilient, showing impressive drought tolerance once established. As one of the hardiest perennial live plants, they can thrive with little water, making them ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Whether you start with seeds or plant them as live plants outdoors, they continue to bloom beautifully even during dry spells.

Erosion Control

With their sturdy root systems, Black-Eyed Susans are excellent for erosion control. When planted on slopes or bare patches, these rudbeckia plants anchor the soil, preventing washouts and erosion. Planting seeds alongside other perennials like coneflowers or shasta daisies helps maintain soil stability and creates a healthy, thriving garden bed.

Aesthetic Appeal

Black-Eyed Susans are known for their bright, daisy-like blooms that add instant aesthetic appeal to any garden. Whether mixed with other perennials like lavender live plants or planted on their own, these flowers create a cheerful and welcoming display. The combination of golden petals and dark centers makes them a classic favorite in any outdoor setting.

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 Rudbeckia Hirta seeds, and it produces clumping, stiff, upright drought tolerant plants. Rudbeckia Black Eyed Susan is native to the eastern United States and is 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-Eyed Susan wildflowers thrive in most soils, in full sun, and they forgive neglect. Even though these plants prefer moist soils, they are also quite drought tolerant and can be planted for xeriscape gardening.

Rudbeckia Hirta Seeds | Gloriosa Daisy Indian Summer

How to Grow

Sow Gloriosa Daisy 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. Sow seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the Gloriosa Daisy seeds moist until germination. The seedlings transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart.

• Approximate seeds per pound: 89000
• Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per plant or 15 pounds per acre
• Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Flower Specifications

The Rudbeckia Hirta plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width.

• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days
• Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
• Height: 24 - 36 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Perennial

Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia Hirta Indian Summer) - Here is another fabulous flower for meadows or naturalized settings! Gloriosa Daisy establishes from Rudbeckia Hirta seeds and can be sown directly outdoors, making this a popular choice for bringing color to larger areas. Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy features long, golden-yellow petals on chocolate-black centers. It has a long-bloom season, and the butterflies and beneficial insects love it. Rudbeckia Indian Summer is easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. It performs best in moist soil, but it can tolerate heat and drought. It does not like poorly-drained, wet soils.

Growing Gloriosa Daisy From Seed: Sow Gloriosa Daisy 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 seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the Gloriosa Daisy seeds moist until germination. The Gloriosa Daisy seedlings transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The Rudbeckia Hirta plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width. Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but the plants will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years. Rudbeckia Gloriosa Daisy plants will not bloom much the first year the flower seed is sown. Subsequent years will bring many more blooms.

1995 AAS Flower Winner. A rapidly growing annual reaching three feet tall and wide. The huge blooms are 6 to 9 inches across and make wonderful ‘sunflower’ like cut bouquets. Flowers are composite (daisy) semi-double and single.

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Autumn Forest) - What a show stopper! Easily grow flower seeds to bring a colorful display to your border, containers, or even in mass groupings. Rudbeckia Autumn Forest flowers reach up to five inches across in some phenomenally beautiful autumn shades including yellow and shades of red and mahogany with darker centers. The flowers are great for cutting as they have strong stems that are long enough to arrange nicely in the vase. They grow quickly and bloom heavily from flower seed sown the same year and are drought tolerant plants.

How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. They form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.

Rudbeckia Hirta Seeds | Green Eyes

How to Grow

Sow Rudbeckia Hirta seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches. Sow the flower seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination. The seedlings transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The Green Eyes Rudbeckia plant forms a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more.

• Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Flower Specifications

• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days
• Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
• Height: 24 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 9
• Season: Annual

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Green Eyes) - Grown from Rudbeckia seeds, this variety is both attractive and very unique. Rudbeckia Green Eyes features large 4 - 5 inch blooms that are golden-yellow in color with bright olive, green cones. They are heavy blooming and make excellent cut flowers as well as being drought resistant.

Sow Rudbeckia Hirta seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the flower seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination. The seedlings transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The Green Eyes Rudbeckia plant forms a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more.

Green Eyes grows best in full sun and well-drained, average soil. Rudbeckia Hirta flowers can be prone to root rot and powdery mildew. Space plants apart to encourage good air flow and allow the soil to dry between watering. This popular ornamental is at home in wildflower gardens, cutting gardens and mixed xeriscape borders. It will self-sow, gently dropping its flower seeds when blooms begin to fade.

Low-Growing Annual

How To Grow

Starting these seeds indoors is not necessary, and they can be sown directly outdoors in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Sow into prepared seedbeds and rake into the soil. Walk over the area to press in the seeds. Keep the soil moist until germination, which will occur in 7-30 days under proper conditions. Rudbeckia transplants well, and should be placed at a spacing of 12-18 inches. Deadhead these blooms to prolong the bloom season, but leave some seedpods on the plants if you want them to reseed each year.

• Environment: full sun
• Sowing rate: 3-4 seeds per plant
• Soil: not too dry with pH 5.8-6.8

Plant Information

Marmalade rudbeckia is a low-growing annual that grows in USDA zones 3 through 9. It grows very easily from seed, and has a strong self-seeding tendency. It is resistant to deer and attracts a variety of pollinators to the garden.

• Bloom season: spring through early fall
• Bloom color: yellow-orange
• Height: 16 inches

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Marmalade) - Make your summer garden glow with color! Marmalade Rudbeckia has large, daisy-like flowers that are orange-yellow with brown eyes. They are easily propagated by flower seeds, and their lovely color and long-bloom season will bring a brilliant glow to any flower border, container, or they are especially beautiful when planted in mass groupings. This Marmalade flower variety is also lower growing, so it works well in the front of a sunny border. They grow well in a sunny site with well-drained soil. They do like moisture throughout the hot summer and will bloom better with regular waterings; however, are they are also quite resistant to drought. In mild winter climates and in warm, sheltered beds, varieties such as Marmalade survive to become perennials with some winter protection.

How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the flower seed into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the seeds into the soil. Keep the area moist until germination. The Rudbeckia plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. The plants form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.

Rudbeckia Hirta Seeds | Cherry Brandy

How to Grow

Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any leafy organic matter. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. They form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more.

• Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 30 days
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Flower Specifications

Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.

• Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
• Height: 24 inches
• USDA Zones: 4 - 8
• Season: annual

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Cherry Brandy) - A welcome color addition, Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy produces deep maroon red flowers with a dark chocolate center. Flowers, 3 - 4" across and blooms all summer even in poor soils.  Road salt tolerant. It is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best in moist, organically rich soils. Tolerates heat, drought and a wide range of soils except poorly-drained wet ones.

How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. They form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years.

Delightful Garden Flower

How To Grow

Rudbeckia seeds should be sown outdoors in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Sow into prepared seedbeds that have had the top 1-2 inches loosened, and then rake into the soil. Afterwards, walk over the area to press the seeds into the soil. Keep the soil moist until germination, which will occur in 8-14 days under proper conditions. These plants transplant well if needed, and should be spaced 12-18 inches apart. Deadhead blooms to prolong bloom season, but leave some bloom heads on to go to seed if you desire new plants.

• Soil: average and well-drained
• Environment: full sun
• Sowing rate: 3-4 seeds per plant

Plant Information

Rudbeckia cherokee sunset plants are perennial daisies that grow in USDA zones 9 through 10, but may overwinter in zones 5 through 8. These plants will readily reseed themselves if spent blooms are allowed to develop into seed pods.

• Bloom color: mix
• Bloom season: summer through fall
• Height: 30 inches

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia Hirta Cherokee Sunset) - Large 4 to 5 inch double flowers in a range of brilliant colors of orange, golden yellow, bronze, chocolate, and various bicolors are produced all summer long. Plants produce mostly double blooms and some singles and semidoubles. Tender perennial in USDA Zones 9 - 10. Rudbeckia Cherokee Sunset makes an excellent cut flower. Also use this popular xeriscape garden flower for beds, pots, back of borders, or wild, meadow, and cottage garden. Deadhead for more flowers and mulch to conserve soil moisture during high summer. May overwinter in zones 5 - 8, but most often grown as an annual colder climates.

How To Grow Rudbeckia From Seed: Sow Rudbeckia seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and removing any weeds. Sow the seeds into the loosened soil and rake in. Walk over the area to gently press the flower seeds into the soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. The plants transplant well and should be spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. They form a clump that will reach 12 inches in width or more. Rudbeckia Flower Care: Deadheading prolongs the bloom season, but they will re-seed themselves readily if you leave a few blooms to go to seed. Watch for seedlings in subsequent years. Established plants are drought tolerant and perfect for xeriscaping.

2002 AAS Flower Winner. This Rudbeckia hirta contains a blend of sunset colors; yellow, orange, bronze, mahogany and shades of these colors. The 4 to 5 inch flowers are double or semi-double and long lasting as cut flowers. Best when grown in the full sun, Cherokee Sunset plants are about 24 to 30 inches tall, spreading about a foot. Many plants are self-supporting and others may need staking. Cherokee Sunset offers gardeners a blend of autumn colors and late season garden performance. Flowering profusely the first year, Cherokee Sunset may over-winter in northern gardens.