black-eyed susan

Vigorous, productive and reliable, Black-eyed Susans are easily identified in the garden with their golden yellow petals surrounding a deep black eye. They are long blooming, great butterfly attractants, cut well, and provide winter interest. ‘Goldsturm’ was voted Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999, and several new, improved varieties have been developed. Shop our online selection of Rudbeckia.

Plant in well-drained, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Deadhead spent flower stems for neat appearance. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring or fall when necessary. In fall let seed self sow, cut back to new, developing growth in the spring.