Black-Eyed Susan native plant with bright yellow flowers and dark brown centers in full bloom (Rudbeckia hirta)

Native Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$5.00
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Black-Eyed Susan native plant with bright yellow flowers and dark brown centers in full bloom (Rudbeckia hirta)
Native Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

Native Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

$5.00
$5.00

Black-Eyed Susan is one of the easiest and most rewarding native wildflowers to grow. Each patch covering the garden with cheerful golden-yellow blooms from summer into the early fall months. Its long bloom season, adaptability, and vibrant color make it a favorite for pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, and sunny landscapes.

Black-Eyed Susan is a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, giving its caterpillars a place to complete their life cycle. As the bright flowers sway above the garden, butterflies, native bees, and goldfinches soon make themselves at home.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Native Butterflies
  • Native Bees
  • Bumble Bees
  • Songbirds
  • Native Pollinators
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Biennial
USDA Zones: 3–8
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

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Soil Moisture:

  • Dry
  • Medium-Dry
  • Medium

Soil Type:

  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Clay
  • Gravel

Learn about soil types →

Drought Tolerance: Good Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Generally Deer Resistant
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Yellow

Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
Bloom Months:

  • June
  • July
  • August

Root Type: Fibrous
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Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Caterpillar Host Plant
  • Butterfly Nectar Plant
  • Native Bee Forage
  • Bumble Bee Forage
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat
  • Bird Food Source
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 30 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Lightly Cover (1/8")
Expected First Bloom: First Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: Rudbeckia hirta
Common Names:

  • Black-Eyed Susan

Seeds per Starter Packet: 1100
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 52000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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