Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy'

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Overview

The Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy', a compact cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan, thrives in zones 3-9, reaches a height of 18 inches, and spreads approximately 24 inches. This perennial boasts vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark brown cone, blooming from mid-summer to early fall. Ideal for small gardens, borders, or containers, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Attracts pollinators while being deer resistant.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — a compact cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — reaches a height of 18 inches

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — and spreads approximately 24 inches

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — This perennial boasts vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark brown cone

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — blooming from mid-summer to early fall

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–14 Inches
Mature width: 12–18 Inches

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — a compact cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — reaches a height of 18 inches

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — and spreads approximately 24 inches

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — This perennial boasts vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark brown cone

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — blooming from mid-summer to early fall

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