• Black-Eyed Susan Flower - Rudbeckia hirta from Giverny Gardens

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Rudbeckia hirta

Black-Eyed Susan Flower

Genus is native to the Midwest and Northeast USA and named after Olaus Rudbeck, the noted 17th century Swedish botanist. Most cultivars now available are hybrids.

  • Orange daisy flowers have a distinct dark brown or black eye
  • Blooms from early spring to mid-summer, attracting pollinators and butterflies
  • In-stock mostly spring to early summer

Please contact us to ensure plant availability.

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Blend in with other wildlife attractors such as Salvias, Alders, Coreopsis, Melochia and Solidago for a cottage-style garden. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Trim off any wilted foliage to maintain an attractive appearance.