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Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
BiennialBlack-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Mesic – Dry
Soil
Loam, Sandy, Clay
Size
1-3'
Bloom
Yellow, Jun–Sep
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Long Blooming
Flowers for many weeks through the season
Did You Know?
New York’s quintessential meadow flower — blooms from June into October across roadsides and prairies.
A biennial that self-seeds prolifically — plant once and enjoy waves of returning flowers.
Larval host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and a magnet for native bees.
Wildlife Value
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Native Bee Magnet
Bumblebees, sweat bees, and long-horned bees flock to the abundant pollen
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Goldfinch Seed
Mature seed heads are a favorite of American Goldfinches in late summer
Good Companions
💜 New England Aster
🌾 Little Bluestem
🌟 Wild Bergamot
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil — tolerates poor sites
- Space 12–18″ apart; allow some flowers to set seed for next year’s plants
- Deadhead during the season to extend bloom; leave a few late seed heads for birds
Heads Up
Spreads by Seed
Self-seeds freely; manage seedlings
Plant Details
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