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Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia Hirta

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Overview

Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, is a vibrant perennial with golden-yellow petals circling a dark brown central cone. Thriving in full sun, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet. It's valued for its hardiness (zones 3-7), long blooming period from June to September, and attracts butterflies. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and as a cut flower.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — is a vibrant perennial with golden-yellow petals circling a dark brown central coneBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — Thriving in full sun, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feetBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — It's valued for its hardiness (zones 3-7)Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — long blooming period from June to SeptemberBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and as a cut flowerBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — scientifically known as Rudbeckia hirta+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — is a vibrant perennial with golden-yellow petals circling a dark brown central cone
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — Thriving in full sun, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — It's valued for its hardiness (zones 3-7)
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — long blooming period from June to September
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and as a cut flower
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — scientifically known as Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — Renowned for its hardiness and adaptability
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) — it stands between 1 to 3 feet tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches

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