Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima
Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima var. pulcherrima
Black-eyed Susan is a tough, cheerful wildflower that thrives in sunny to partly shaded garden beds with minimal attention. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then reduce frequency as the plant becomes drought-adaptable. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering through summer and fall.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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