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Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars

Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.

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Overview

Rudbeckia hirta cvs., commonly called Black-Eyed Susan, is a sun-loving perennial with daisy-like yellow flowers and a distinctive dark brown center. They typically reach 2-3 feet in height with a 1-2 foot spread, blooming from June to October. Resilient and low maintenance, these flowers are excellent for mass planting, borders, and cut flower gardens, attracting butterflies while being deer resistant. USDA Zones 3-7 are ideal for cultivation.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — commonly called Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — is a sun-loving perennial with daisy-like yellow flowers and a distinctive dark brown centerBlack-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Resilient and low maintenanceBlack-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — They typically reach 2-3 feet in height with a 1-2 foot spread, blooming from June to OctoberBlack-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — these flowers are excellent for mass plantingBlack-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — attracting butterflies while being deer resistantBlack-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — USDA Zones 3-7 are ideal for cultivation+17

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — commonly called Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — is a sun-loving perennial with daisy-like yellow flowers and a distinctive dark brown center
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Resilient and low maintenance
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — They typically reach 2-3 feet in height with a 1-2 foot spread, blooming from June to October
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — these flowers are excellent for mass planting
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — attracting butterflies while being deer resistant
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — USDA Zones 3-7 are ideal for cultivation
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — are a versatile group of flowering plants that bring a vibrant flare to any landscape design
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — scientifically recognized as Rudbeckia hirta cvs.
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Characterized by their distinctive golden-yellow petals that radiate from a dark brown or black central cone
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — these perennials typically stand about 18 to 30 inches tall
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — with a spread of up to 18 inches
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Black-Eyed Susan cultivars thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — adding both height and fullness to garden compositions.<br><br>Resilient by nature
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — preferring full sun exposure for optimal blooming
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Their adaptability allows them to withstand a variety of soil types
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — though they flourish in well-drained loam with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — these plants exhibit notable drought tolerance
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Regular watering helps establish their extensive root system
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — offering months of striking color
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — For continued vibrancy, deadheading spent flowers encourages further blooming
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Utilize these cultivars in mass plantings
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — Providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological support, Rudbeckia hirta cvs
Black-Eyed Susan Cultivars (Rudbeckia Hirta Cvs.) — or in naturalized areas to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden

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