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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Distribution
Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan
Flower Color
Description
A biennial or short-lived perennial often grown as an annual, with oval to diamond-shaped basal leaves that are bristly and sometimes toothed. Daisy-like flowerheads are produced on leafy, upright stems from summer to autumn, with prominent dark brown central cones and spreading yellow petals
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildflower meadowWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1LP151010V0011Z00010 | €2.65 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.