Rudbeckia hirta 'Irish Eyes'

Green-Eyed Susan


Rudbeckia hirta 'Irish Eyes' - Black-eyed Susan from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Large, single, daisy-like gold and yellow flowers
  • Bright green eye, Sturdy stems and dark green foliage
  • Tall variety; great cutting
  • Blooms mid-summer to fall
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average to medium moisture, well drained soil and full sun, Tolerates a variety of soil conditions, Deadhead for extended bloom time and to prevent any unwanted self seeding, Plants are short lived, leave some flowers in fall if self seeding is desired


Height: 30 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Gold, Green, Yellow
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

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

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained