Black-Eyed Susan
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Easy-care native perennial (Rudbeckia). Drought-tolerant and adaptable to poor soils. Leave seed heads for birds. Self-seeds freely — welcome or thin as needed.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy, clay
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 12 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 1 plant per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Goldsturmboth
Award-winning classic — neat mounds of golden blooms all summer.
- Indian Summerseed
Giant 6-inch blooms — AAS winner.
- Cherry Brandyseed
Unusual rusty-orange to burgundy blend — unique cut flower.
Add Black-Eyed Susan to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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