Black-Eyed Susan 100 Seeds

Rudbeckia hirta

Black-Eyed Susan is a cheerful, sun-loving native wildflower prized for its golden-yellow petals surrounding a bold, dark brown centre. Blooming from early summer into fall, this hardy plant brings vibrant colour to borders, cottage gardens, prairie plantings, and pollinator habitats. It is especially attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Easy to grow and tolerant of heat and drought once established, Black-Eyed Susan is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens and naturalized landscapes.

Planting Instructions

Direct Sowing:

• Sow outdoors in spring after danger of frost, or in fall for natural stratification
• Press seeds lightly into soil surface (needs light to germinate)
• Keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: 7–21 days

Indoor Sowing:

• Start 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Surface sow and lightly press into soil
• Maintain consistent moisture and warmth (18–22 °C)
• Transplant after hardening off

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun (best flowering)
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates average to poor soils
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
• Days to Bloom: Approximately 90–100 days from seed
• Hardiness: Zones 3–9

Garden Uses

• Pollinator gardens
• Wildflower meadows
• Prairie-style plantings
• Cut flower arrangements
• Naturalizing in sunny areas

Black-Eyed Susan offers bold, sunny colour and dependable performance - a classic North American wildflower that brightens the garden for months with minimal care.