Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta var. hirta)

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Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Groundcover, Cut Flower, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bloom Size
1"-2", 3"-4"
Containers
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Orange, Russet, Yellow, Bi-Color
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall, Fall, Other: bloom season depends on zone
Flowers
Showy
Fruit
Edible to birds
Leaves
Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Other: depending on the zone it's growing in
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
to 3 feet
Plant Spread
to 2 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Division
Propagation: Seeds
Provide light, Sow in situ, Other info: Press seeds into the soil surface, do not bury them
Detailed Information

The Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta var. hirta) is **native to North America**. Specifically, it’s considered native to a wide range across the **eastern and central United States**, and some parts of **southeastern Canada**.

While it has been introduced and naturalized in other areas around the world, its origin is firmly rooted in North America.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots