Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
$6.00
Description
Black Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), the Maryland State Flower, is a pioneer species that helps regenerate disturbed areas as one of the first native plants to appear. These flowers are biennials or short lived perennials that easily reseeds themselves. They will produce deep yellow flowers for most of the summer and attract several varieties of pollinators to your garden. Black Eyed-Susans have rough textured leaves that tend to be deer resistant.
Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Medium to Dry
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, or some Rocky soils
Soil pH: Prefers acidic around 6.5
Average Height: 1 – 3 Feet
Flowers: Daisy-like flower with deep yellow- orange colored petals surrounding a dark brown- black dome shaped center
Bloom Time: June – October
Native Region: Most of North America
Wildlife: Host plant of the Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)
Additional Notes: Biennials- life cycle of two years, will self seed new plants
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