Rudbeckia hirta 'Native'

Black-Eyed Susan


Image courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Sturdy, upright plants with long season of bloom, reseeds
  • Stiff stems with hairy, lance-shaped leaves
  • Small, golden-orange daisy-like flowers with distinct dark brown eye
  • Attracts pollinators and birds
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:

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: 3-6 ft
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Brown, Orange, Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

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

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained