Brighten your garden with the cheerful blooms of Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta var. Floridana)! This versatile annual perennial thrives in full sun and flourishes in rich, moist, well-drained soil, though it’s tough enough to withstand dry conditions. For best results, space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, as they readily self-seed.
Reaching 2–3 feet in height, these vibrant yellow wildflowers dazzle from spring through fall. Perfect companions to Purple Coneflowers and native grasses, Black-Eyed Susan not only adds beauty but also provides essential seeds to nourish finches and other small birds in the fall and early winter. A must-have for pollinator-friendly gardens!
- Annual to short-lived perennial
- Height: 2-3 ft. Width: 2-3 ft.
- Flower Color: yellow
- Propagation: seed, and readily self seeds
- Exposure: full sun
- Moisture: slightly moist to dry
- Soil type: sand, clay and loam
- Bloom: spring to fall
- Found throughout most of Florida
- Planting: about 18-24 inches apart
- Care: monitor during extra-long dry periods, water deeply if needed
- pH: acidic
- Zone: 8A to 10B
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