Rudbeckia hirta #1
Rudbeckia hirta #1
Black Eyed Susan
Annual black-eyed Susan, bright petals, self-seeds for successive color
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An Ohio native with large yellow flowers and dark brown centers. A short-lived perennial but will remain in the garden if allowed to self-seed. Tolerant of heat, drought, and a wide range of soils but does not like wet, poorly drained soil. May occasionally get powdery mildew. Attractive to butterflies and is a larval host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot. Goldfinches love the seeds. Deer resistant. 24 - 36"
Botanical Name- Rudbeckia hirta
Pronunciation- rud-BEK-ee-uh heer-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Golden Yellow
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' (cheery summer daisies, bright combo)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarch nectaring), seed-eating birds (goldfinches)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50A
Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to extend blooming; cut back stems in late fall and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back to the ground in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid over-fertilizing in clay to maintain sturdy stems.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust
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