Rudbeckia hirta
(Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy)
Origin: Native to mid-western USA
Family: Asteraceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1.5-3'
Spacing: 12-15"
Blooms: Bright yellow with black eye, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous, herbaceous, green, fuzzy
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, clayey, acidic, neutral drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular-low
Uses: Xeriscaping, cut flowers, dried flower, butterfly garden, bird garden, wildflower garden, accent, border, cut flowers, container, mass plant, summer and winter interest
Propagation: Seeds
Comments: Rudbeckia hirta or Black-eyed Susan or Gloriosa Daisy with a biennial or perennial with a fast, upright growth habit. It is a native to mid-western USA. From late Spring to early Fall, Rudbeckia hirta produces striking bright yellow flowers with black eye, followed later by seeds. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich flowers while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. The freshly cut flowers make lovely bouquets while the dried flowerheads create Winter interests. Black-eyed Susan is easily propagated from seeds. It thrives best in well-drained, sandy, clayey, acidic, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny environment. Gloriosa Daisy self sows readily so remove spent flowers if you not wish to have any volunteer plants next season. Mass plant Rudbeckia hirta in perennial bed for a dramatic display in the Summer landscape. It is low maintenance and is deer resistant. Black-eyed Susun is ideal for xeriscaping as it tolerates drought conditions. Gloriosa Daisy can also be container cultivated. It looks exquisite in accent planting. It self sows readily so if you do not wish to have nay volunteer next season, deadhead spent flowers. Rudbeckia hirta is grown as an annual in colder areas. It is a fabulous show stopper.
USDA Zones: 5-10
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