COMMON NAME(S)
Black-Eyed Susan
BOTANICAL NAME
Rudbeckia hirta
FLOWERING SEASON-
Perennial that can be grown
as an Annual.
Blooms mid Summer to early
Autumn.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun to light shade.
SOIL CONDITIONS                 
Average. Well drained soil.    
pH
 
MOISTURE
Keep evenly moist.
          PLANT HEIGHT                   
    
1 - 3 feet tall                     
PLANT SPACING
Space about 12 inches apart
 
 
 
 
PROPAGATION
seeds, bedding plants, division,  
self reseeding
USES
flower beds, back edging,
containers, wildflower meadows
PLANTING INFORMATION AND
FACTS
Plant in early spring.
Cut flowers to make a floral
bouquet for indoors.
In Spring double your mass of
Black- Eyed Susans by dividing
older plants and replant in other
areas of the garden. May only last
for 2-3 years but self seeding
keeps these natural beauties
coming.
Keep it growing.
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