Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'

Black-Eyed Susan


Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds

  • Brown-eyed flower
  • Shades of gold, orange and bronze
  • Mid-sized variety
  • Blooms mid-summer-fall
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Tolerates most any type of soil Deadhead for extended bloom time Will self seed if not cut back in fall Birds will feed on seed in winter if uncut

Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Red, Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Mass Planting
  • Container

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained